Become a Telecommunications Systems Manager I (Supervisor)

  • 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 Manager I (Supervisor)

This is the first supervisory or program management level in the series. Under general direction in a department having a statewide radio/microwave or land wire communications network of moderate size, incumbents are responsible for the entire program and act as the departmental representative on communication matters. Incumbents are responsible for the full range of functions required to maintain and upgrade the Department's telecommunications program. In the Department of General Services, incumbents, under general direction, are responsible for a specific area of the telecommunications program and supervise a small analytical and/or technical support staff, typically including three to five Telecommunications Systems Analysts or comparable level technical staff engaged in telecommunications system work.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6,956 - $9,140 (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 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 in the California state service performing the duties of a Telecommunications Systems Analyst II.

Or II
Experience: 
Five years of analytical experience in planning, organizing and coordinating maintenance and upgrade activities for telecommunications equipment such as radio/microwave and/or wire service systems. (Experience in California state service applied toward this requirement must include one year performing the duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of Telecommunications Systems Analyst II.).

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 
Basic theory of telecommunications and electronics along with operation of electronic telecommunications systems including microwave and complex multiple carrying equipment, radio control equipment and closed-circuit television systems. Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to telecommunications systems; State administrative and budgetary procedures and practices. Principles of supervision and training; Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability to: 
Perform communication studies; analyze situations and take effective action; communicate effectively and prepare reports along with interpret the law on those matters pertaining to access, easements and occupancy of communications facilities as required; formulate and implement operational and training procedures of telecommunications systems. To develop, prepare, and present the department's telecommunications' budget and coordinate communications requirements with various governmental agencies; coordinate with utility companies, private citizens, corporations and companies those matters pertaining to access, easements, and occupancy of communications facilities as required. Supervise the work of others; effectively contribute to the Department's affirmative objectives.

Special Personal Characteristics
Willingness to travel throughout the State.

 

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