ONSITE IN BOSTON MA CONTRACT POSITION ) is undertaking its highest-priority initiative: implementing a unified Salesforce Licensing, Permitting, and Inspection (LPI) system to streamline operations and deliver a modern digital experience. To drive this critical effort, DOL seeks a skilled **Helpdesk Specialist** to provide technical support via phone, Teams, email and internal systems to DOL staff members and constituents. The Helpdesk Specialist provides Tier 1 technical support and application administration for the Division of Occupational Licensure’s software systems, including Salesforce-based platforms. This role combines help desk responsibilities with user support, system maintenance, and process improvement, all delivered with a strong customer service orientation. **Responsibilities:** + Administer and support the Salesforce platform and other Licensing, Permitting, and Inspection (LPI) software applications. + Perform user account creation, deactivation, and permissions management. + Provide technical support to internal users and members of the public using customer portals. + Respond to inquiries from DOL staff and constituents via the support mailbox or other technical help channels. + Troubleshoot and fix end user support problems – working to resolve them via phone and Teams. + Escalate complex issues to Tier 2/3 or external support teams as needed. + Create ad hoc reports based on business requirements using Salesforce or related tools. + Participate in user acceptance testing and report findings according to established protocols. This may occasionally entail testing after hours and on weekends during system upgrades or maintenance windows. + Assist in developing user training materials such as job aids and quick reference guides. + Conduct data quality checks, de-duplication, and account merges to ensure system integrity. + Document processes and contribute to business process improvement efforts. + Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned by your management team. **Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:** + 2–4 years of experience in a technical support, application support, or help desk role – working with internal users and customers. + Experience administering or supporting Salesforce or similar enterprise systems (Salesforce Administrator certification preferred). + Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on user satisfaction. + Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into plain language. + Familiarity with Agile principles, QA processes, and basic reporting tools. + Experience supporting both internal staff and external (public-facing) users preferred. + Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. + Familiarity with Salesforce implementations and/or large cloud-based system deployments a major plus. + Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive. + Experience working with Jira, Copado, and backup and archive tools strongly preferred. **Location Details** This is a contract role and can be hybrid, with 2-3 days/week mandatory in the office in Boston – with the specific days defined by your manager. 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