Job Information
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory IT Technician 1 (Project Hire/Part-Time) in Richland, Washington
Overview
The Computing and Information Technology Directorate works to re-imagine how digital technologies can simplify the research experience, enable data-driven insights for decision makers, and accelerate PNNL’s research missions. CIT helps connect staff to systems while enabling a broader research computing ecosystem to improve productivity and provide a sense of community.
Join our Onboarding team part-time to help us with Intern Season. You’ll get to work in a high paced, white-glove environment providing our new hires with an excellent first day experience. You’ll be part of our broader TechDesk team which is an advanced Tier 1 Help Desk offering premier IT support services to our customers and researchers which is critical to the overall success of our organization at PNNL. This position is all about providing outstanding customer service enabling the use of leading edge information technology by research and operations staff working on the latest cutting edge science. Our Help Desk technicians provide phone support to a broad and diverse customer base. In this position, you will also provide coaching to customers on the best application of technology solutions to meet their needs, installation of system software, perform periodic upgrades, and troubleshoot and resolve technical incidents and problems, restoring our customers to productivity. Our technicians offer bold support in a personal manner making the customer experience as effortless as possible.
Success in this role means delivering results through strong teamwork and a relentless focus on what’s best for our customers. Success means continually holding oneself to the highest of professional and ethical standards and demanding the same of team mates. Success is walking into PNNL every work day with a belief that you can positively impact the research and development efforts at a national laboratory. You know that your work makes a difference with our clients and customers.
About you:
You are a highly trained and experienced IT technician focused on the customer experience with the goal of restoring productivity as fast as possible. You take pride in finding dynamic and innovative ways to effectively engage customers. As someone with strong interpersonal skills you have the ability to effectively interact with customers, collaborate with other Help Desk technicians, and are passionate about technology. You bring strong troubleshooting skills and outside the box thinking to problem solving with your team. You understand the importance of process and culture in high performing organizations and thrive in a fast paced, high tech environment focused on results. A life-long learner, you’re devoted to the concepts of continuous improvement in everything you do. You have a fearless, positive attitude, and the way in which you achieve success is consistent with the PNNL values of Courage, Integrity, Impact, Collaboration, and Creativity.
This part-time Project Hire position with PNNL is anticipated to end on or about September 30, 2025. However, upon continued need and mutual consideration this assignment could extend up to one year in total duration.
Responsibilities
Performs information systems technical support, systems implementation, systems monitoring, and customer support.
Technical support includes troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and account and password management.
May assist with root-cause analysis and system administration tasks.
Systems implementation includes installation or upgrades of systems, devices, and tools. Also includes conducting testing and training, and the preparation of system documentation and operational procedures.
Systems monitoring includes tracking system performance, preparing systems performance reports, and recommending systems and process improvements.
May act as the primary point of contact for a broad scope of customer issues.
Prepare, configure, and ship new hire computers.
Manage loan pool computer inventory.
Help new hires have a great first day experience including orientation, and IT Coaching.
Research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
Provide customers with a personal, professional experience when requesting IT services and support.
Perform work with the reliability, efficiency, and customer service orientation to provide support from initial request to close-out.
Manage work and schedule to meet customer expectations and within service levels.
Establish, maintain, and execute standard operations procedures to leverage efficiencies and best practices.
Engage with technical service team leads to ensure effective support for their services and consult on process issues and improvement.
Use exceptional communication skills when interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Install and maintain hardware/software systems, that include IT equipment tied to research equipment, workstations, mobile devices and support all things technological for our research customers.
Network, wired and wireless support including switches, routers and hotspot configurations and support.
Provide support for Mac, Windows PC, Linux/Unix, Android, and iOS.
Manage work in Maximo Ticketing system.
Imaging and configuring Windows and Mac computers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/ AA or higher -OR-
High school diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Call center experience preferred.
Experience presenting, running first day orientation meetings or training.
Inventory management, ticketing and documentation.
Expertise in principles and concepts of customer service and support. Customer service oriented and approachable. Experience providing customer service and technical support, both on-site, remote and via the telephone.
Exceptional communicator with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to team and collaborate effectively as a team player.
Able to deliver results with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Demonstrated troubleshooting and creative problem-solving ability. Experience installing and troubleshooting operating systems, device drivers, and software applications.
Thorough understanding of Windows and Mac based personal computers, current operating systems, TCP/IP networking and office automations and productivity software such as the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and Access)
Technical certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Processional (MCP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Comp TIA A+, HDI Support Center Analyst and HDI Desktop Support Technician, are preferred but not required
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable.
Additional Information
This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or 3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO)risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $26.15/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $36.44/Hr.