Endpoint Technician I

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Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team.

Science | Service | Sustainability

What You'll Do:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve moderately complex hardware and software issues reported by customers.
• Deliver proactive and timely solutions to tickets based on severity.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain a variety of customer hardware and software systems to provide secure and reliable technology.
• Assist in identifying and troubleshooting network-related issues to maintain connectivity.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk tickets and resolve issues promptly.
• Research and analyze trends in customer support needs to improve processes.
• Apply and enforce rigorous information security standards across all platforms and processes.
• Advise on hardware and software purchases and pursue ongoing training to stay current with emerging technologies.

Why Join SCDES?

• At SCDES, IT isn’t just about technology - it’s about enabling science and service for a sustainable future.
• Your expertise will directly support our mission to protect South Carolina’s natural resources, strengthen environmental programs, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma and experience in office automation systems, data communications, system design, installation, operation, repair, or related IT environments.
• A degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

• Moderate knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of applications, operating systems, protocols, and requirements used in customer organizations.
• Understanding of IT techniques for supporting computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripherals in an enterprise environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with customers, peers, and management, both verbally and in writing.
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel within the region may be required using a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• Comp TIA A+, Network+, Security+, and other certifications (recommended but not required).

Additional Information

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
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• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees. Please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 1 day per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions and supervisor approval.