SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

State of California•Sacramento, CA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief, Office of Radio Communications (ORC), the incumbent plans, organizes and directs Telecommunications projects, and other electrical projects throughout the various phases of design, construction, installation and maintenance, with approved time and cost limits. The incumbent supervises a staff of telecommunications engineers and provides functional direction to the engineers in the Special Project Branch. This position involves extensive analytical work. The incumbent acts as a consultant and considered a Subject Matter Expert on telecommunications matters. Some statewide travel may be required.

Requirements

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Telecommunications Engineer exam.
For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Nice To Haves

The incumbent must have thorough knowledge and understanding of telecommunications systems and all applicable State and Federal rules and regulations governing the operation of telecommunications systems.
The incumbent must use his or her knowledge for the acquisition and operation of telecommunications equipment that provides an efficient and economical statewide telecommunications system that helps the Districts achieve their goals and objectives.
The incumbent must be able to analyze telecommunications requirements of the various functions within the District while also considering the Department's statewide telecommunications plans, and all applicable rules and regulations.
The incumbent must have knowledge of the Departments Project Development process, Design Guidelines and Specifications and Encroachment Permit Process.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs Telecommunications projects, and other electrical projects throughout the various phases of design, construction, installation and maintenance, with approved time and cost limits.
Supervises a staff of telecommunications engineers and provides functional direction to the engineers in the Special Project Branch.
Acts as a consultant and considered a Subject Matter Expert on telecommunications matters.