Job Description
Location: Utah (Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office Required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Division of Technology Services (DTS)
About the Role
The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced IT Support Services Supervisor to lead large desktop support teams across the state. This is a promotional opportunity for EDGE Team members who are passionate about leadership, service excellence, and operational efficiency.
In this role, you will serve as a working-level supervisor, overseeing daily operations, managing staff performance, coordinating projects, and acting as the key communication bridge between field teams, agency leadership, and IT management.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage large desktop support teams across assigned regions
- Oversee the full HR lifecycle for assigned staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
- Approve timecards, leave requests, and ensure compliance with HR policies
- Act as the primary liaison between DTS and supported agencies
- Manage high-level service delivery relationships and handle complex escalations
- Translate IT leadership strategy into clear operational goals for teams
- Track, report, and ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational metrics
- Coordinate project execution to ensure timely and successful completion
- Monitor staff training, patching schedules, and disaster recovery compliance
- Mediate complex personnel and service-related conflicts
- Maintain and review technical documentation and knowledge base articles
- Advise leadership on emerging technologies and system management improvements
- Lead subgroup teams for specialized technical initiatives
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in IT support operations and team supervision
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff performance and service delivery
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with automated and agency-specific software applications
- Ability to evaluate costs, benefits, and operational impacts of decisions
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience in employee management and leadership
- Experience managing operational metrics and SLAs
- Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills when working with high-demand stakeholders
- Ability to balance technical limitations with service expectations
Work Environment & Requirements
- Hybrid role: 3 days per week in-office (telework eligibility subject to change)
- All remote work must be performed within Utah
- Employment contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening
- May require physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Why Join DTS?
- Opportunity to lead high-impact IT teams statewide
- Collaborative work culture with strong leadership support
- Meaningful role in delivering reliable technology services to government agencies
- Career growth through leadership and enterprise-level IT exposure