United States Job Openings

State of Washington Dept. of Health

IT Service Desk Manager DOH8495

Tumwater

FULL TIME

November 19, 2024

Description


IT Service Desk Manager

What You Will Do:
This role is essential to creating a high-performing IT support environment that meets agency goals and delivers reliable, customer-focused service for Washington’s Department of Health.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Manager to oversee strategic IT operations and supervise a team of 33 IT professionals. Reporting to the Director of IT Operations, this position will direct day-to-day service desk functions, support strategic planning, manage budgets, and oversee critical IT purchasing and asset management processes.

In this role, you’ll lead three technical supervisors and their teams, ensuring top-tier IT service for the department’s diverse programs and statewide public health efforts. Key responsibilities include managing over 5,800 IT assets, maintaining end-user devices, overseeing software lifecycle management, and directing all service desk support for DOH’s 4,000 desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and associated technology infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with leadership across the agency to align IT service desk strategy with DOH’s health initiatives, while maintaining a customer-focused, high-performance IT environment.

Key Responsibilities
:
  • Lead IT Support Team: Oversee and support the Service Desk team to ensure seamless IT services and positive customer interactions across the agency. Provide an environment that encourages team growth, engagement, and success.
  • Develop and Communicate IT Strategy: Work with agency leaders to understand needs, set the strategic direction for IT support services, and lead the Service Desk in aligning with the Department’s mission and goals.
  • Manage Service Operations: Oversee daily service desk operations, including resource allocation, incident management, and quality assurance, to maintain efficient and reliable IT support for staff and customers.
  • Handle Budgeting and Asset Management: Help manage an annual budget exceeding $2.5 million, and oversee asset tracking and lifecycle management for over 5,800 IT resources, including hardware, software, and mobile devices.
  • Drive Innovation and Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve IT processes, update tools, and ensure staff have the resources needed to meet evolving technology needs.
  • Plan for Service Expansions and Transitions: Develop and implement plans for new service rollouts, including training, communication, and resource management to ensure smooth transitions.

You Will Be Successful at the DOH If:
  • You embrace cultural humility by honoring diverse perspectives and cultures.
  • You are committed to equity and inclusion, removing barriers, championing social justice, and fostering a sense of belonging.
  • You use an outward mindset to make impactful contributions, blending your personal expertise with collaborative achievements.
  • You excel at problem-solving and crafting effective solutions while communicating clearly across different mediums.
  • You are dedicated to customer service and navigate diverse interactions to build strong organizational relationships.
  • Your technical competence shines, making you an invaluable asset to our team!

Location and Flexibility
Join our onsite team to collaborate directly with colleagues and be part of our dynamic workplace environment. This position requires working onsite and in-person at our Tumwater IT Service Desk located in Tumwater, WA.

What We’re looking for – Required Qualifications
:
Your diverse experiences can make a difference in this role. To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the required qualification options listed and any additional qualifications included in the required qualifications section.

Option 1:
4 or more years of IT experience directly involved in the developing, implementing, and maintaining of IT systems and services

Option 2:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, or a related field

In addition to option 1 or 2
  • 7+ years of progressive professional IT experience. This experience must include five (5) or more years of experience managing staff.
  • 6+ years of IT customer support and IT call center experience operating in an IT Service Desk environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
The qualifications below are what would make you a strong fit for this role. While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

  • ITIL Foundations and Advanced Certification or holds other information technology certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)

Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

Who We Are:

IT Service Desk - Empowering Public Health through Exceptional IT Service
As we continue this commitment to excellence, we invite you to become a vital member of our IT Customer Service Team. This team is a pivotal hub, proficient in managing the intricate IT demands of approximately 4,000 active DOHers accounts. We provide services across five campuses throughout Washington State, cater to over 200 WIC sites, and manage a fleet of 4,500 computers and laptops. Join us and be a part of this integral journey.

OIT - One Incredible Team!
In the Executive Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), we’re on a mission to unleash the potential of technology, innovation, data, and informatics for the DOH. We believe in the power of every team member. We're not just a workplace; we're a thriving ecosystem that nurtures individual growth and collective success. As a strategic partner to DOH employees, we cultivate a culture of curiosity, ingenuity, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making. Our shared goal? Making optimal health a reality for every single person in Washington.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:
I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:
  • Commit to a full-time 40-hour work week schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
  • Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
  • Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
  • Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
  • Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
  • Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.
  • Representation: This position does not have union representations and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
:
We're committed to a fair and equitable recruitment process. We only consider information submitted through our formal application. We do not accept emailed resumes, cover letters, or supplemental information and will not share any emailed information with the hiring manager.

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Do not include private information such as social security numbers or year of birth.

Make sure to document your years of experience in this field or area of work along with any tools, applications, software, etc. listed in the qualifications section of this job posting.

Do attach the following:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • References
  • DD-214 (if applicable)

DO NOT include or attach the following:
  • REMOVE personal photos – DO NOT submit any documents containing personal photos.
  • Transcripts
  • Certifications or Diplomas
  • Projects or Portfolios
  • Letters of Recommendation

Veterans Preference
: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations
: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Shawnelle Goalder at shawnelle.goalder@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

Technical Support
: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

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