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Radio System Network Engineer

DoIT Network Engineer II

Recruitment #24-004766-0001

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Introduction

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) provides support to state agencies, the Executive Office of the Governor, the Governor’s coordinating offices, and a variety of independent agencies within the Executive Branch.

Striving to provide the highest level of customer service to its internal and external customers, DoIT supports Maryland's agencies and commissions through its leadership and strategic direction for Information Technology and Telecommunications, establishing a long range, target technology architecture, encouraging cross agency collaboration and advocating best practices for operations and project management.

GRADE

STD 0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD  21032

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to assist the Director, MD FIRST Projects, in performing operations support activities for the MD FIRST Statewide Public Safety Communications System. MD FIRST is a Statewide Land Mobile Radio system that provides a common infrastructure used to support the radio communications and interoperability requirements of State public safety agencies and other participating entities (i.e. counties and other municipal public safety organizations) in accordance with 47 USC § 337(f)(1).

This position supports the day-to-day operations of MD FIRST, as well as MD FIRST project duties, in support of the implementation and administration of the MD FIRST radio system. This position is directly responsible for MD FIRST Network and Asset Management activities. 

The State of Maryland has made a significant investment in its Statewide Public Safety Communications System, as it provides reliable and interoperable communications to public safety personnel throughout Maryland. The system is currently operational throughout the State and supports over 120K operational users in their day-to-day operations and over 3M push-to-talk transmission daily. The critical nature of this system necessitates the incumbent possess a keen attention to detail and an ability to function at a high level of performance associated with this grade to ensure that the MD FIRST support systems and related documentation are maintained in an appropriate manner while also supporting MD FIRST customers at a high level. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience designing and implementing complex data communications or telecommunications networks.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field of study to include coursework in database management systems for up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Database Administration classifications or Database Administration specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year for year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with radio network technology projects (as a project manager, account manager or member of a technical team).

Experience troubleshooting complex technical land mobile radio issues and developing effective solutions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached. Employees may be furnished with a pager or cell phone.

 

Applicants for this classification may handle sensitive data.  This will require a full scope background investigation prior to appointment. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

Employees may occasionally be required to travel to field locations and must have access to an automobile in the event a state vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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