This position is open until filled. This first review of applications will be February 8, 2023.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. * Cover Letter * Three Professional References When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.* * For a complete job description, please [email protected] The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana. _Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:_ * Work/life balance * Family friendly policies * Dedicated and caring colleagues * Health coverage * Retirement plans * Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) * Opportunities and room for professional growth * Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF This position is in Helena, MT. Helena exists as a crossroads between past and present, tame and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. A place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through our charming downtown, and enjoy breweries with breathtaking views—all in the same day. From the early roots of Blackfeet, Salish, Crow and Bannock tribes who found this land abundant with bison and natural resources - to the four lucky prospectors who, in their last efforts, struck gold in 1864 - Helena is a place rich with history, beauty, and life. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.visitmt.com/ _­Job Overview:_ This position will provide training and support to personal computer users in the Judicial Branch in the state of Montana. Work involves providing help to personal computer users in their office locations and includes the development and delivery of appropriate training and tutoring programs in both class and individual settings. Work also includes writing of user manuals. Work is performed under close supervision and is reviewed by the Information Technology Supervisor.__ _Job Duties:___ * Responds to phone calls for help; determines user needs and problems and meets with users to discuss those needs. * Trains users in the use of personal computer equipment. * Develops and provides technical briefings for staff on new services, enhancements, and system components; provides technical support and training to users of installed software; assists in identifying training needs for court staff; schedules and coordinates training sessions with users. * Produces instruction manuals and periodic updates. * Keeps abreast of new personal computer software applications and training in their use. * Serves as liaison for office automation systems and equipment problems. * May keep a log of employees seeking training; sends notices for classes; prepares a report of class attendees; monitors, evaluates, and reports on the success of training efforts. * Keeps a log of equipment in use; updates as necessary; verifies equipment slated for disposal. * May be responsible for purchasing equipment and software for automation projects; performs inventory control for all court automation equipment state-wide. * May provide technical support for district court and limited jurisdiction court software. * May provide technical support on personal computers and networks in district courts and limited jurisdiction courts.* * Working Conditions: * Business office setting and the ability to sit at a desk for a lengthy period.* * Physical Demands: * Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 25 pounds._ _ _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors): _ * Knowledge of various types of personal computers and standard software applications. * Knowledge of computer and printer capabilities. * Knowledge of computer application software. * Ability to distinguish between equipment problems and employee training needs. * Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. * Skill in the operation of personal computers and related equipment.* *_Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · Graduation from high school supplemented by courses in computer science.* · Some experience in training on personal computer support. * · Montana driver’s license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.* Title: *IT Support Specialist I (04707) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24140267