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Help Desk Analyst (Tier 1 Customer Support Focus)

Fathom Management LLC, Harrisburg, PA, United States


Help Desk Analyst (Tier 1 – Customer Support Focus)
"Be the first line of support-where great customer service meets technology."

Client:

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Location:

Harrisburg, PA (On-Site – Riverfront Office Center)
Salary:

$37,000 (W-2 + Full Benefits)
Schedule:

Monday–Friday + Quarterly Saturday (8 AM–12 PM)
Work Model:

On-site (Telework Fridays)

Position Overview
PennDOT is seeking a

customer-focused Help Desk Analyst (Tier 1)

to support end users with day-to-day technical issues.

This is a

high-volume, phone-based support role

where success is driven by:

Strong

communication skills

Reliability and consistency

Ability to deliver

excellent customer service

This is

not a Tier 2 / engineering role -it is a

front-line support position

focused on helping users quickly and effectively.

Work Environment

100% on-site at:
Riverfront Office Center (ROC)
1101 South Front St., Harrisburg, PA

Team teleworks every Friday

Training:

3–4 weeks (structured onboarding)

Interview:

In-person (1 hour)

Start: Typically

2–3 weeks after offer

What You'll Be Doing

Provide

phone-based technical support

to end users

Troubleshoot:

Password resets

Account access issues

Basic application support

Assist users with:

Hardware/software issues

Office 365 functionality

Create and manage

help desk tickets (Remedy or similar)

Escalate issues to Tier 2 or vendors when needed

Guide users through troubleshooting steps in real time

Maintain strong documentation and follow procedures

Core Responsibilities

Respond to

high-volume inbound calls

Diagnose and resolve basic technical issues

Reset passwords using:

Active Directory

RACF (mainframe access)

Track and update incidents using ticketing systems

Coordinate hardware/service provider repairs

Follow knowledge base documentation and update when needed

Deliver consistent, professional customer service

Required Qualifications
Experience

1+ year

of:

IT Help Desk OR

Call Center / Customer Support experience

Technical Skills

Experience with

ticketing systems

(Remedy or similar)

Basic

Active Directory

(user accounts, password resets, groups)

Familiarity with:

Windows OS

Microsoft Office 365

Ability to troubleshoot:

Permissions

Calendar sharing

Delegation

Core Competencies

Strong

phone communication skills

Excellent

customer service mindset

Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users

Detail-oriented and resourceful

Organized and dependable

Comfortable working in a

team environment

Education

Associate's Degree OR equivalent technical training preferred

What Makes a Strong Candidate

Prior

call center + IT support

experience

Strong

people skills and patience

Ability to stay calm under high call volume

Self-motivated with a

"help-first" mindset

Important Notes

This is a

Tier 1, phone-heavy role (100% calls)

No Tier 2 / advanced technical work

Strong preference for

local Harrisburg candidates

Candidates must be comfortable with:

Repetitive tasks

High call volume

Structured environment

What Success Looks Like

High-quality customer interactions

Fast and accurate issue resolution

Consistent ticket documentation

Positive feedback from users and team

Reliable attendance and performance

Summary
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

Helping people

Solving everyday tech problems

Working in a structured, team-based environment

If you have strong customer service skills and foundational IT knowledge, PennDOT will provide the tools and training to help you succeed.

Benefits Overview

Full-time employees are offered a

comprehensive and competitive benefits package , including:

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance

Life insurance coverage

Short- and long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

with company match and

immediate vesting

Military leave

Training and professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness program

Commuter benefits

And more

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Fathom Management, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions-including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination-are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.