Telecommunications Specialist I-II - Radio Communications - Information Technology Division (031746 022144)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs complex telecommunications work. Work involves installing, operating, diagnosing, and resolving voice, data, digital, wireless, and video telecommunications problems; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares specifications for radio telecommunications equipment and licenses; and provides information and assistance regarding radio telecommunications licensing status and problem areas.
• Installs new equipment to include repeaters, base radios, amplifiers, antennas, cabling, and mobile radio installations, and relocates existing equipment in the radio communications network; troubleshoots, repairs, tests, installs, and customizes portable, mobile, and infrastructure radios and equipment; and maintains radio telecommunications equipment components and implements corrective measures.
• Investigates and resolves problems concerning the operation of radio telecommunications hardware and frequency interference; and assists in conducting engineering studies concerning narrowband and wideband spectrum assignments and analyzing results to determine corrective action in accordance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Assists in the development of operational and administrative policies and procedures; and maintains and reviews manuals, electronic files, and records. 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: 1,001-5,000 employees