Telecommunications Engineer 1 (40 Hour)

Are you looking for a role in state service where you can apply your technical experience and support public safety? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity!

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has an opening for a Telecommunications Engineer 1 that we are actively hiring for!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours/week) position, offered on a first-shift schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (subject to local CBA requirements.)

This role will be based in Middletown, CT. Telework opportunities are available in addition to a shared-office environment.

OUR MISSION

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

In striving to accomplish our mission, we will embody our core values with great PRIDE:

• Professionalism through an elite and diverse team of trained men and women.
• Respect for ourselves and others through our words and actions.
• Integrity through adherence to standards and values that merit public trust.
• Dedication to our colleagues, our values, and to the service of others.
• Equality through fair and unprejudiced application of the law.

YOUR ROLE

As a Telecommunications Engineer 1, you will work with CT 9-1-1 centers and CT's Next Generation 9-1-1 network on various projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring appropriate emergency call routing;
• Maintaining system integrity
• Maintaining various databases; 
• Managing vendor relationships and reviewing proposals. 
• Collaborate with team members on other mission critical networks such as land mobile radio networks and emergency notification systems. 

We invite candidates with telecommunications, engineering, and public safety experience to apply!

More details can be found in the class specification. 

You may also learn more about the Telecommunications Division here. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

The State of Connecticut provides a leading comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health and dental coverage;
• A generous retirement plan;
• Paid time off;
• A healthy work/life balance!

Check the video below to learn what it's like to be a State employee: 

This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public.

TO APPLY

• Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

• Current State Employees: Two (2) most recent performance evaluations, Cover Letter, and a completed CT-HR-13 form.
• Non-State Employees: Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor, Cover letter, and a completed CT-HR-13 form.

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.

Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in the selection process.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Wasef, Human Resources Associate – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov

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.

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.

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; knowledge of design technology of telecommunications equipment; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to plan and coordinate use of telecommunications systems; ability to write contracts and specifications for telecommunications equipment procurement, installation and service; ability to utilize computer software.

Seven (7) years of technical experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of telecommunications equipment and systems.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the area of public safety communications systems.

1. 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.
2. A Master's degree in electronic or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience in critical thinking and problem solving;
• Experience in working with Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs);
• Experience with Next Generation 9-1-1 networks;
• Experience with Graphical Information Systems (GIS);
• Experience in thinking beyond current methods and procedures when necessary and to be able to present those ideas to a wide audience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four hour call.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.