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MUSC Health & Medical University of SC

UNIV-Communications Specialist III-Public Safety

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC, Charleston, South Carolina, us, 29425


Job Description SummaryOperates the base radio station for Public Safety and Hospital Authority radio systems, directs officers to emergency and other locations. Monitors alarms, CCTV, and card access systems. Uses Computer aided dispatch. Answers all lines maintains a call log, Operates the NCIC teletype, adheres to 10-minute hit policies.

EntityMedical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeClassified

Cost CenterCC001140 Department Of Public Safety

Pay Rate TypeHourly

Pay GradeUniversity-04

Pay Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)

Job DescriptionManages an all-hours central switchboard exchange or communications control center; or coordinates communications services for an assigned state agency or geographic area. Incumbents typically have supervisory responsibilities. Supervises and provides assistance to Centrex attendants, telephone operators, telephone coordinators or radio dispatch personnel. Plans and schedules workload and directs the operation of a central switchboard or communications control center. Trains new personnel. Consults with state agencies not serviced by a local telecommunications office on voice communications requirements. Maintains functional and financial records for statewide bulk billing. Suggests changes to voice and data communications systems. Receives and transmits official information by shortwave radio or teletype.

Additional Job DescriptionMinimum Requirements: A high school diploma and two years of entry-level work experience with voice communications systems or central switchboard operations; an associate degree in a technical communications discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to discern between various types of alarm systems warning signals. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: Computer literacy.

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