Computer Resource Specialist 2 - Davis, CA, Job ID 83684

As part of the ANR IT Service Desk team, responsible for division-wide support of computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and a broad range of technology. Key activities include phone and in-person support installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, network connectivity, file management, backups and restoration, maintenance, and security of ANR IT systems (tools). Responsible for assisting clients with technical problems and helping assess needs and purchase computers, software, and mobile devices. Provide support for all enterprise software applications in use by ANR including, but not limited to, email, content management systems, blogs, surveys, financial systems, computer software, web and video conferencing, and a wide variety of other software. Provide training, documentation, and instruction on the use of all kinds of technology at ANR. Serve as backup support for application, system, and network administration duties to help ensure continuous operation of ANR IT services. This position will promote, in all ways consistent with other responsibilities of the position, the affirmative action goals established by UC ANR.

Pay Scale: $33.57 - $46.44/Hourly

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 01/30/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate via email, telephone, or in-person with a diverse group of professionals and academics with varied computer skills.
• Strong customer service orientation, skills, and experience.
• Experience working in a team environment closely collaborating to provide professional IT support to a large, distributed constituency.
• Experience and skills with a wide variety of technology including computers (both Microsoft and Apple-based), a variety of personal productivity and enterprise software, mobile devices, audio/video, web, and video conferencing technology, network technology, and IT infrastructure systems.
• Skills to work effectively on multiple complex tasks that may not be well defined, under full workload, tight deadlines, and shifting priorities with high attention to detail.
• Skills to read and interpret technical manuals/specifications/instructions.
• Skills to develop skills and learn new technology.
• Skills to write customer-oriented documentation to explain the technology, create web pages, and provide other forms of written documentation to support ANR's use of technology.
• Skills to conduct training for the ANR division using a variety of delivery mediums (in-person, video, webinar, etc.) to assist in the use and adoption of technology.
• Hands-on experience and end-user support with Apple products, e.g., Mac, iPad, iPhone.
• Experience and knowledge of a variety of essential applications, including MS Office, MS Active.
• Directory and Exchange, and common IT service management tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Distance Learning.
• Experience with Zoom video conferencing platform.
• Experience with Zendesk/ServiceNow IT help desk platforms, VoIP, and Social Media integrations.
• Knowledge of hardware diagnostic tools, antivirus software, and network utility software.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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