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California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · 2 weeks ago

Telecommunications Systems Technician III

Ventura County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$7,738/mo - $10,218/mo

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is a leader in emergency management and homeland security. They are seeking a Telecommunications Systems Technician III responsible for resolving critical public safety communications issues and overseeing the work of other technicians in a team-oriented environment.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Responding to and resolving the most critical and complex public safety communications problems for State Agency clients

Having lead responsibility over one or more technicians and may act as the area supervisor in their absence

Performing the full range of technician responsibilities required to ensure the continued operation of all public safety communication network/systems and equipment

Following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations; utilizing at a minimum, office-provided training, complex test equipment, computers, hand tools, the Telecommunications Division Manual (TDM), and technical literature

Communicating effectively on all written and verbal interactions, frequently interfacing with customers and co-workers to resolve issues and collaborate

Planning, organizing, overseeing, and coordinating the work activities of other technicians within an assigned geographic shop or microwave area to ensure the quality, quantity, and timeliness standards are met

Assisting to obtain the resources required to facilitate proper completion of work and foster communications with individuals, organizations, and other public safety agencies served

Maintaining a professional and team-centered environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Working proficiently with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Traveling to and working in remote locations, high elevations, and inclement weather conditions may be required

Qualification

Public safety communicationsTechnical acumenLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyDependableIndependent workerProfessional demeanorEthicalAccountablePhysically resilientCommunication skillsTeam-orientedOrganizational skillsCustomer-focused

Required

Comprehensive knowledge of all public safety communication network/systems, including the most critical and complex

Ability to respond to and resolve the most critical and complex public safety communications problems for State Agency clients

Ability to communicate effectively on all written and verbal interactions

Experience in planning, organizing, overseeing, and coordinating the work activities of other technicians

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Ability to travel to and work in remote locations, high elevations, and inclement weather conditions

Ability to maintain a professional and team-centered environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Preferred

Ethical and accountable – exercises good judgment, tact, and responsibility in all assignments

Leadership skills – capable of mentoring, training, and guiding lower-level technicians

Technically proficient – possesses an advanced technical acumen to mentor, train, and support colleagues

Team-oriented – works cooperatively with colleagues, agencies, and stakeholders

Independent worker – able to take initiative and perform tasks without close supervision

Dependable – reliable for on-call duty, emergency response, and after-hours work

Organized – manages multiple tasks, schedules, and documentation efficiently

Communicative – strong oral and written communication skills for coordinating with agencies and documenting work

Customer-focused – responsive to the needs of public safety agencies and end-users

Physically resilient – to meet work requirements and a high safety consciousness

Professional demeanor – to always represent CalOES core values in the absence of Supervisor while in the presence of subordinates and clients

Benefits

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Flexible Schedules

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family

Investment in careers development

Free Parking

Electric Carport

Company

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

California faces numerous risks and threats to our people, property, environment and is prone to earthquakes, floods, significant wildfires, cybersecurity attacks, as well threats to homeland security.

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