| Location | Edinburg, TX |
System Support Specialist I
Salary
$43,915.00 Annually
Location
1304 South 25th Street, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Grant Full Time
Job Number
2026-03603
Department
Hidalgo County - Health Department
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
1
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:
This position is a grant-funded position. Please submit resume with application.
Grade:
9
General Description
Performs entry-level systems support work; Work involves providing customer support for county information technology systems and operating automated office equipment in a stand-alone, network, or mainframe environment; May train others; Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed
Provides customer service and answers user inquiries regarding computer software, hardware operation, and the use and interface of systems and software applications.
Provides operational assistance in the implementation and utilization of data processing hardware or software.
Installs, maintains, and performs minor repairs to hardware, software, or information resources equipment.
Maintains records of daily data communication transactions, problems, remedial actions taken, and installation activities.
Maintains necessary security controls over software.
Assists in setting up equipment for employee use and performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
Assists in troubleshooting and resolving computer-related problems.
May prepare, develop, and update personal computer and mainframe application programs.
May train others.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Two academic years from an accredited college or university in computer science or related field.
Experience in systems support work.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices, principles, and techniques of computer operations, of information systems, of computer software and hardware, and of information security policies and procedures.
Skill in the use and support of personal computers, in the use of applicable programs and systems, and in troubleshooting information systems.
Ability to operate information technology systems, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
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Do you have two (2) or more academic years from an accredited college or university in computer science or related field?
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Do you have experience in systems support work?
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How many years of experience do you have in this field?
Required Question
Employer Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone 956-318-2660
Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/