Telecommunications Engineer

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Public Safety Communications (PSC), CDCR Unit, is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both State and non-State entities, operating within the State of California.

Under the supervision of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Assistant Telecommunications Engineer provides direction to maintenance technical staff for the installation and maintenance of new systems, and solutions to problems with existing systems. In large system implementations, the incumbent assists engineering lead persons. The incumbent performs duties of increasing responsibility such as developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates for parts and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to the project’s budget, schedule, and scope. Additionally, the incumbent ensures engineering services for public safety communications meet the critical operational requirements of the state.

This position may be rotated within the Client Engineering Division or the Microwave Engineering Division based on factors that include cross-training and workload management.

Minimum Requirements

• ASSISTANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER
• ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-373294
Position #(s): 163-746-3643-001
Working Title: Telecommunications Engineer
Classification: ASSISTANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER $7,268.00 - $9,097.00
Shall Consider: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER $5,995.00 - $7,149.00 A $6,865.00 - $8,590.00 B
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The Logistics Management, Public Safety Communications Division (PSC) is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of the statewide microwave network and public safety radio communications systems used by California's public safety agencies' first responders on a 24 hours/7 days-a-week/365 days-a-year basis.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

Special Requirements

How to apply: To have your application considered for this job opportunity, please indicate JC-373294 and Position # 163-746-3643-001 in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. You must list your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the State Application providing the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter. NOTE: Failure to comply with filing instructions or incomplete applications received will not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Please note, applications received via fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt please send certified mail. Only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. Cal OES accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the National Associated of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies. All hires may be subject to a criminal background check. We encourage applicants to apply electronically.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4 year university.
• Experience designing and developing two-way Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
• Experience with antenna and filter selection, RF propagation, FCC licensing and testing of RF systems.
• Strong oral and written communications skills to create and present design plans, project reports, technical presentations, and project logistics coordination.
• Ability to function effectively on independent assignments and also be an effective contributor on project teams.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Cal OES offers FREE PARKING.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:
Human Resources Contact: Leanne Maucieri (916) 845-8321
Email:

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.