Automation Support Specialist

The United States Probation Department for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for an Automation Support Specialist. Responsibilities as the Automation Support Specialist include providing automation and helpdesk support for Probation staff and providing technical support in installing and configuring computer hardware and software programs. The incumbent performs routine to moderately complex troubleshooting for hardware and software systems. The ideal candidate must have As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation, and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one. The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, as the position involves handling of confidential or highly sensitive information. The selected candidate may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation.