Become a Telecommunications Systems Analyst I

  • Entry Level
  • Supervisory
  • Full Time
  • Seasonal
  • Benefits Eligible

This series specification describes the Telecommunications System Analyst and Manager classes used in the Department of General Services telecommunications program and those State departments which operate radio/microwave and land wire telecommunications systems. The series provides for four levels of analytical and management responsibilities required by departments to ensure efficient use and operation of their administration of a department's telecommunications network. Because the Department of General Services has statewide responsibility for engineering design and installation of telecommunications equipment, the positions collaborate with General Services in the engineering design and installation of telecommunications networks. Additional duties and responsibilities include: consulting and advising management on departmental telecommunications policy and administrative procedures; analyzing and validating operational requirements of a communications program; developing and revising operational requirements and procedures; outlining a conceptual system design including budget estimates for detailed engineering and equipment purchases; performing detailed system designs, site selections, propagation surveys, and coverage calculations; analyzing equipment and performance requirement tradeoffs; preparing communications equipment and procurement specifications; assisting in the selection of vendors; monitoring system installation; providing operator training; preparing applications to the Federal Communications Commission for changes in radio frequencies; con-ducting acceptance testing and providing evaluation reports; and performing other related work.

Telecommunications Systems Analyst I

This is the trainee and first working level in the series. Under close supervision, incumbents receive training and perform work ranging from the less complex to that of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative, analytical, and evaluate assignments, such as program evaluation and planning, systems development, budget planning, research and management analysis, and perform other work as required to maintain and upgrade a telecommunications network. Positions are permanently allocated to this class when their major functions do not include the more independent, varied and difficult assignments found at the full journeyperson level.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$3,479 - $6,591 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 
The following education is required when non-State experience is used to qualify at any level: Equivalent to graduation from college, preferably with major specialization in electronics or related technical subject area. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.).

Either I
One year of experience performing telecommunications systems work which shall have included analyzing and making written reports or recommendations on radio/microwave and/or wire service staffing or systems.

Or II
Four years' experience in the California state service coordinating, operating, and/or maintaining telecommunications systems, such as performed by incumbents in the classes of Supervising Telephone Operator, Radio Dispatch Supervisor, or Communications Supervisor, California Highway Patrol.

Or III
Six months of experience performing the duties of a Management Services Technician, Range B, in a State service telecommunications operation.

Or IV
Two years' experience in the California state service in a formal telecommunications training and development assignment to a class equivalent to Management Services Technician. (Incumbents with 12 months' experience in a formal telecommunications training and development assignment may compete in the examination but must complete the training program before being eligible for appointment.).

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 
Basic theory of telecommunications and electronics.

Ability to: 
Perform communication studies; analyze situations and take effective action; communicate effectively and prepare reports.

Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to travel throughout the State.

 

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