Service Desk Analyst

Opus
Cohoes, NY

The Service Desk Analyst is the first point of contact for customers at private inspection facilities, providing high-quality support via phone, email, and in person. This role focuses on resolving technical and account-related issues efficiently, aiming for first-contact resolution whenever possible. Complex issues are escalated to Tier 2 or Tier 3 support as appropriate, while consistently maintaining a high standard of customer service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below.


Responsibilities

Customer Support & Issue Resolution

  • Respond to and resolve customer inquiries using available tools and Resources
  • Escalate issues or assign Field Service Representatives (FSRs) when needed.
  • Route inquiries appropriately based on escalation procedures.


Sales & Account Support

  • Assist with Drawdown account setup and replenishment
  • Process Return Authorizations (RA) and Sales Orders (SO)
  • Answer questions regarding RA/SO
  • Support billing with collections and inventory-related returns.
  • Provide inbound and outbound sales support.
  • Provide assistance with occasional upselling efforts.


Technical Assistance & Website Guidance

  • Adhere to documented troubleshooting standards on all calls
  • Guide customers through website functionality, including:
  • Password resets
  • Inspector assignments
  • Access to system resources
  • Facility/Inspector license applications and renewals
  • Assist customers with regulation questions.
  • Reading them to the customer NOT interpreting them


Operational Efficiency & Collaboration

  • Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and understand revenue impact.
  • Collaborate with peers during high-volume periods to ensure service continuity.
  • Generate and maintain reports as required
  • Assist in formulating knowledge base, user guides and tips for future reference to achieve faster service and more efficient processes.
  • Re-routing calls as necessary


Program & Motorist Support

  • Provide appropriate information and documentation for motorist regarding:
  • 10 Day extensions
  • Waivers
  • Any additional program assistance available (OBD escalations)
  • Send requested documentation to customers via:
  • Email
  • Mail
  • Fax
  • Assist customers with regulation questions.
  • Reading them to the customer NOT interpreting them


Training & Leadership

  • Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and lead by example.
  • Provide backup support to other analysts as required.
  • The ability to interact well with both employees and difficult customers during situations requiring tact and persuasion.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Working Conditions

  • Office-based position involving computer and phone use
  • Collaborative environment with Tier 1–3 Analysts and other support staff
  • May involve occasional special projects or additional responsibilities as assigned



Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Ability to manage challenging interactions with professionalism
  • Team-oriented and adaptable in a dynamic support environment
  • Organized with strong time management and multitasking capabilities
  • Proactive, creative thinker with customer-first mindset


Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)
  • Industry Recognized certifications ore equivalent experience also considered.
  • Minimum 2 years in a help desk
  • Intermediate Excel skills preferred (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
  • Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office suite
  • NetSuite knowledge a plus (will train)
  • In-depth knowledge of computer systems strongly preferred.
  • Experience with accounting or ERP software preferred (NetSuite a plus)
  • SQL and Oracle experience beneficial but not required
  • Spanish proficiency is a plus


Compensation

$21.50/hour

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