HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.140 COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 20090630DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 5.140
Duties Summary:
Under general direction, performs complex technical work
in the long -range planning, design, and management of the
telecommunications infrastructure utilized for
departments /agencies concerned with public safety, homeland
security, broadband and media; participates in the development
and improvement of the County's integrated telecommunication
systems; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The single position in this class is primarily
responsible for work on large -scale projects incorporating
technological advancements in the communications field. In
addition, it assists with coordination and management of the
development and improvement of the County's comprehensive
integrated telecommunication systems and networks.
Assignments ordinarily are in terms of general objectives of
major projects, and the position is responsible for methods,
procedures, and other assignment of personnel to accomplish
the work most effectively.
Examples of Duties:
Plans and coordinates planning upgrades, system changes,
and issues with engineers and manufacturer's representatives
for microwave radio communication, security systems, telemetry
and supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and
other data transmission systems; develops tactical and long -
range plans for the County's telecommunications
infrastructure; performs routine analysis on the design and
efficiency of the infrastructure to ensure currency;
participates in the design, development, evaluation,
fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, modification,
and testing of all County telecommunications equipment and
systems, such as the 800 Mhz and microwave receivers,
transmitters, and auxiliary communications equipment, control
stations and repeater stations, paging and intercommunication
systems, voice and data terminals, signaling, alarms, digital
communications equipment, and cable and fiber systems;
provides technical assistance to County departments /agencies
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in the installation and maintenance of voice, data, and radio
equipment; participates in the development of the Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, ensuring proper operation of the
phone system; participates in the budget process by
identifying needs and participating in strategic planning;
researches new equipment, systems, technological issues, and
writes related proposals; prepares operational reports
including project status, equipment, network, inventory, and
area activity summaries; accumulates, analyzes, and reports
statistical data to determine operational effectiveness;
serves on various committees on a county, state, or federal
level.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and
experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an
accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree
in electrical or electronic engineering, information and
computer science, or a related field, and four years of
responsible work experience in telecommunication systems
analysis which involved the establishment of design criteria,
and preparation of plans and specifications for
telecommunication systems, networks, and equipment.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle
operator's license.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of management and
public administration; public safety communications
principles, practices, methods, and techniques; radio and
telecommunication systems, networks, and equipment;
operations, characteristics, and capabilities of various types
of telecommunications equipment; program planning and
budgeting; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
pertaining to public communications.
Ability to: understand technological concepts; develop
and formulate long -range plans; coordinate the preparation and
operation of telecommunication projects; understand the legal
and procedural requirements and the functions and organization
of County programs involved in projects; analyze data and draw
logical conclusions; prepare and justify current and long
range budgets; maintain effective working relationships with
others.
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Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class
must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed
necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is a retitling and amendment to the specification
for the class PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ADMINISTRATOR which was approved on October 23, 2003, and
is to be substituted for that specification.
APPROVED: JUNE 30 2009
Date
MALCOLM C. RNANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services