Telecommunications Specialist I-II - Telephone Technician - Information Technology Division - San Antonio/Beeville (031751)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Performs complex telecommunications work. Work involves diagnosing and resolving voice and data telecommunications problems; and installing and operating telecommunications components. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
• Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.
• Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Applicants must submit a State of Texas Application for Employment to the contact person
• Applications must be received by the contact person by 5:00PM on XX/XX/XX.
• A complete job description and all application forms may be obtained at the above address or by visiting our website at www.tdcj.state.tx.us.

Responsibilities

• Performs system moves and changes internally and via remote access and provides technical expertise in systems modifications; and performs preventive maintenance on telecommunications systems, associated software, and peripheral equipment.
• Investigates and resolves problems concerning the operation of remote computers, telecommunications systems, and communications hardware and equipment; and troubleshoots, repairs, tests, installs, customizes, and maintains telecommunications components and implements corrective measures.
• Prepares material requests and time requirements for telecommunications equipment and wiring; designs and installs office-wiring infrastructure; and maintains records of system performance and operations.
• Monitors the operation of voice, data, or video telecommunications equipment and network consoles; assists in designing new telecommunication systems; and assists in planning and implementing operational and administrative policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of telecommunications systems and projects.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees