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WHO WE ARE
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The Metropolitan Council's Regional Administration Division is accepting applications for a
Support Analyst (MTPD).
We are the
Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 20 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional parks and trails, transportation, wastewater, and housing services.
More information about us on our website.
We are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Information Services is the central IT department supporting all divisions of the Metropolitan Council. Our 140 team members provide technology, practices, and innovative solutions that enable the core services of the Council.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
This
Support Analyst (MTPD) position provides experienced, responsive, accurate, and highly skilled technical and customer-focused leadership to the enterprise technical support positions. It is involved with establishing IT service level agreements, best practices, and work unit project planning, communication, reporting, and leadership.
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What you would do in this job
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- Support police officers with technical issues and needs in a police department office environment. This requires flexibility with officer patrol schedules.
- Complex issue resolution: Take ownership of escalated or complex technical issues and provide in-depth troubleshooting and problem resolution. Analyze root causes, conduct research, and collaborate with other IT teams to find solutions and ensure timely resolution.
- Process improvement and automation: Identify opportunities to streamline and automate IT support processes. Develop and implement automation solutions, such as scripting, to improve efficiency, reduce manual efforts, and enhance service delivery.
- Training and knowledge sharing: Provide training and guidance to junior team members and end-users on advanced technical topics. Contribute to knowledge base articles and documentation to empower self-service and enhance the overall knowledge within the team.
- Manage and prioritize personal ticket queues consisting of both incident and project work.
- Manage, prioritize, and resolve all tier 2 or higher incidents and requests according to SLAs.
- Maintain service excellence by providing customers with regular updates throughout managing their incidents and requests.
- Support the set-up of new offices, sites, or projects across the local region (to include local travel)
- Responsible for recycling all expired IT equipment and technologies, ensuring correct disposal according to policy.
- Act as an escalation point for 2nd Line support issues.
- Ensure maintenance of all local equipment rooms and conference room facilities, and mitigate risks arising from audits, fire, safety, or other risk assessments.
- Take points on assigned projects that include endpoint devices.
- Act as the SEM on assigned Services and projects.
- Support for technical upgrading and maintenance of entire desktop systems.
- Assist in testing and deployment of new applications and systems.
- Train and support junior Support Analysts.
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What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
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Education and Experience Requirements: Any of the following combinations of completed education (in information technology support or related field) and experience (in information technology support, customer service in an ITIL best practices support environment emphasizing incident and problem management, service-level management, asset management, security compliance, and adherence to documented policies, standards, and procedures).
- Bachelor's degree or higher with zero to two (0-2) years of experience.
- Associate degree with two (2) years of experience.
- High school diploma/GED with four (4) years of experience.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
- Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and mobile device components.
- Knowledge of Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems, including configuration and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint security tools.
- Knowledge of software deployment, patching, and device management tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).
- Knowledge of ITIL best practices for incident and asset management.
- Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Skilled in prioritizing and resolving service tickets efficiently.
- Skilled in communication and collaboration with users, technical staff, and management.
- Skilled in analyzing and identifying trends or root causes of recurring technical issues.
- Ability to deliver high-quality, customer-focused technical support.
- Ability to guide or mentor less experienced staff as needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and organizational needs.
What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
- Understanding of the MT Police department operations as it relates to endpoint device support.
- Technical problem-solving (ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software and hardware issues).
- Adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Understanding of the police officer computer requirements and ability to quickly adapt to their availability.
- Management of incidents and service requests using the ticketing system.
What you can expect from us:
- We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- We encourage and support staff in contributing to a dynamic work culture that improves the Council's ability to serve the region.
- We encourage and support staff in bringing the full range of experiences and identities that define them to the workplace.
- We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
- We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.
More about why you should join us!
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Additional information
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Union/Grade AFSCME/Grade F FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Full Salary Range: $36.43 - $59.13 hourly / $75,774 - $122,990 annually
Selected candidate must pass CJIS certification prior to starting.
What your work environment would be: You would perform your work in a police department office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.
Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed are typical of the position included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
What steps the recruitment process involves: 1. We review your minimum qualifications. 2. We rate your education and experience. 3. We conduct a structured panel interview. 4. We conduct a selection interview.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history, and pass CJIS certification prior to the start of employment. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass CJIS certification, pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
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