Telecommunications Specialist I- II - Telephone Technician - Information Technology Division - Austin (031750)
About The Position
I. JOB SUMMARY 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. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. 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. B. 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. C. 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. D. 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. Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. 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 If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- 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: Roberta Poehl, Information Technology Division, TDCJ, P.O. Box 4016, Huntsville, TX 77342 (PH: 936 437-1270).
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
