Senior Telecommunications Specialist

State of Washington • Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly sustaining and enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Two years of formal education or training in electronics.
• Five years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of at least one of the following: Two-way radio systems and equipment, Digital Microwave carrier systems, Wireless and wired data network systems.
• Experience and understanding of computer based applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a journeyman level technician that provides 24x7 maintenance, installation, and support of the WSP public safety communication systems which consist of both digital and analog microwave radio systems, land mobile radio base stations and repeaters, voting systems, communications consoles, and various other infrastructure equipment.
• Provide maintenance, installation, and support of mobile and portable two-way radios, speed measuring devices (SMD), telecommunications devices such as VoIP telephones, and various other agency electronic equipment support needs.
• Perform system-level administration and monitoring of complex networked radio and data systems and equipment.
• Perform microwave radio system level analysis to plot trends for Engineer.
• Assist Engineer with system level analysis for failure analysis.
• Provide Engineering support for system design.
• Assist Engineer with site related data to aid in the design and implementation of new systems and system upgrades.
• Assist Engineer with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) updates for system diagrams and maps.
• Review CAD documents generated by Engineers to aid with design of upgrades and system changes.
• Support the Field Technicians with additional support for system troubleshooting.
• Perform analysis of data recorded by STSs to determine possible problems.
• Inform Engineers of the results of the analysis for further analysis and probable repairs or fault mitigation.
• Provide engineering support for projects and site level deployments by preparing equipment for installation or issue.
• Provide training to the Field STSs as the new systems are implemented and upgraded.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Telework options
• Infants at Work Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED