Technology, Data & Innovation
IT Service Specialist I
$60,246 a year
Posted until October 10, 2026 · posted August 11, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
≈ $28.96 an hour · $2,317 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $11.96/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,309 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 9.6 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,600 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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The work
What the job is.
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community.
Read the rest, from the posting
By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice.
By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic IT Service Specialist I.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the first point of contact for end users seeking technical assistance over the phone or email.
- Provide setup and maintenance of desktop/laptop/VoIP Phone support for end users under supervision.
- Install and Configure office workstation for new users and move the equipment to designated locations.
- Install and Configure Windows operating System, endpoint security and Microsoft Office Products
- Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
- Walk the user through the problem-solving process.
- Direct unresolved issues to the next level of technical support personnel.
- Provide detailed information of pending issues to complete the task handover during shift changes.
- Record events, problems, and their resolution in Ticketing / Change Management System
- Follow-up/update users and IT products information and status on Inventory Management System
- Pass on any feedback or suggestions by users to ITB management.
- Providing level 1 support for new in-house and Custom off the Shelf (COTS) applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely and effective problem resolution.
- Assisting in the testing and rollout of new applications, verifying their functionality, compatibility, and user experience.
- Liaising with application vendors and internal development teams to report and escalate issues and track their resolution.
- Participating in cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of new solutions and enhancements.
- Collaborating with end users to provide training, assistance, and documentation for applications and integrations.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for application configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Contributing to the enhancement of IT service management processes and practices.
- Providing timely and effective communication to stakeholders regarding support status, issue resolution, and enhancements.
WORK SCHEDULE: Wednesday - Sunday
Skills they'd like
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field is preferred relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CompTIA A+) are beneficial.
- Proven experience in application support roles, preferably in a level 1 support capacity.
- Well versed in Windows desktop environments including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
All the skills they list
- Familiarity with software application development, rollout, and data integration.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
- Experience in working with application vendors and internal development teams to escalate and resolve issues.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and across different units.
- Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
City Residency is not required for this position.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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