California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · 17 hours ago
Telecommunications Systems Technician III
Inyo County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Telecommunications Systems Technician III, a position that plays a critical role in maintaining public safety communication networks. The incumbent will perform technician responsibilities, including troubleshooting and ensuring the operation of communication systems, while also potentially leading and coordinating the work of other technicians.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Under direction, incumbents are required to have a valid industry accepted FCC certificate or license (as listed in the Minimum Qualifications section) to interpret and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations of the FCC relating to LMR and microwave communications
Incumbents perform the full-range of technician responsibilities required to ensure continued operation of all public safety communication network/systems and equipment, which requires comprehensive knowledge of all public safety communication network/systems, including the most critical and complex
Incumbents demonstrate a good understanding of MPLS and the establishment of labeled switched paths (LSPs) using either labeled distribution protocol (LDP) or resource reservation protocol with traffic engineering (RSVP-TE); and troubleshoot internet enhanced services (IES), (VPWS), virtual private LAN services (VPLS) and virtual private routed network services (VPRN)
In a lead capacity, incumbents will plan, organize, oversee and coordinate the work activities of other technicians within an assigned geographic shop or microwave area to ensure the quality, quantity and timeliness standards are met; assist to obtain the resources required to facilitate proper completion of work and foster communications with individuals, organizations and other public safety agencies served
Qualification
Required
Valid industry accepted FCC certificate or license to interpret and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations of the FCC relating to LMR and microwave communications
Comprehensive knowledge of all public safety communication network/systems, including the most critical and complex
Good understanding of MPLS and the establishment of labeled switched paths (LSPs) using either labeled distribution protocol (LDP) or resource reservation protocol with traffic engineering (RSVP-TE)
Ability to troubleshoot internet enhanced services (IES), (VPWS), virtual private LAN services (VPLS) and virtual private routed network services (VPRN)
Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required
Valid California Driver's License (CDL)
Residency within a one-hour response time of the headquarters
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
Free Parking
Covered Carport
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
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.
Founded in 1943
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kham Xiong
Chief Data and Innovation Officer/CISO
Michael Crews
Chief Information Officer
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