PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, maintenance, coordination and implementation of statewide telecommunications systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead lower level employees as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Designs, engineers and reviews plans for implementation of telecommunications systems to be used in various agencies;
- Develops and reviews specifications for radio telecommunications equipment to be purchased and utilized by various state agencies;
- Conducts surveys to validate accuracy of existing systems;
- Evaluates technical capability of equipment such as mobile radios, base station radios, microwave, telemetry packages and pagers;
- Evaluates performance of vendors and contractors to determine if they have met contractual agreements;
- Writes specifications for Emergency Medical System, police, fire, civil preparedness and data telecommunications equipment and may incorporate them into grant applications;
- Coordinates statewide use of radio telemetry equipment and systems;
- Maintains liaison with Federal Communications Commission concerning regulations, decisions and licensing requirements;
- May represent agency in meetings with other agencies or parties involved in telecommunications;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules, regulations and licensing procedures;
- Knowledge of
- use of radio communications systems in public safety and/or civil preparedness operations;
- design technology of telecommunications equipment;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- plan and coordinate use of telecommunications systems;
- write contracts and specifications for telecommunications equipment procurement, installation and service;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of technical experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of telecommunications equipment and systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the area of public safety communications systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training in electronic or electrical engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in electronic or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four (24) hour call.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
- Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from on-site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions
COMPENSATION GUIDELINES
- The classification of Telecommunications Engineer 1 (37.5 Hour) is assigned to Salary Group LS 24a.
- Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group LS 25.
- The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan IE in CORE-CT.
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
Classified/Competitive
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
(11)-Engineering
BARGAINING UNIT
(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4
EEO
(2)-Professional
SALARY INFORMATION
IE 24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the existing specification for the class of Telecommunications Engineer 1 (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group IE 24 approved effective July 31, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify content) Item No. 24-132
EFFECTIVE DATE
CLASS: 3271IE;
EST: 3/23/1979;
REV: 9/12/2024;