State of South Carolina
Communications Manager
State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Salary: $46,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172536
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Law Enforcement Division
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: BA50
Position Number:: 60017661
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Varies.
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $62,000.00
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
This employee will be responsible for maintaining the Agency statewide communications system and radio communications center.
Job Duties Include:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and three (3) years practical experience in electronic technology, or an associate's degree and four (4) years of experience, or a high school diploma and six (6) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of the SCDNR current communication system (mobile and portable) repeaters and console systems, including but not limited to High Band, Low Band, the 800 MHZ system, satellite, dish (canopy) systems. Employee should be technically capable of coordinating the installation, maintenance and repair of all components of the communication/electronic equipment utilized by DNR. Ability to work with limited supervision, and be highly motivated with positive work ethic. Ability to research and understand the knowledge of state and federal (FCC) guidelines, regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to create, install, and disassemble complex communication systems for emergency situations, special events, and other operations as requested. Ability to remain knowledgeable of all current advances/changes in technology in the electronic and communications industry. Degree/certification in electronic technology (communication systems specific) or equivalent training preferred.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?
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Do you have AT LEAST A bachelor's degree AND three (3) years practical experience in electronic technology, OR an associate's degree AND four (4) years of experience, OR a high school diploma AND six (6) years of experience?
Required Question
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172536
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Law Enforcement Division
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: BA50
Position Number:: 60017661
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Varies.
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $62,000.00
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
This employee will be responsible for maintaining the Agency statewide communications system and radio communications center.
Job Duties Include:
- Scheduling installations, removals, maintenance and repairs for communications and electronic equipment used to support routine and specialized operations of the agency.
- Coordinating with commercial or other authorized vendors for purchase of communication and electronic equipment.
- Coordinating technical expertise for testing, acquisition and improvement/expansion of the existing communication system.
- Ensuring the communication system and users are in compliance with department, FCC, local, state and federal regulations/requirements, some of which are civilian restricted and confidential in nature.
- Responding immediately to situations in which communications equipment (repeaters/consoles and radios) have malfunctioned that may impact officers' safety.
- Coordinating preventative maintenance and testing necessary equipment.
- Updating all DNR radios with appropriate program/channels.
- Maintaining an organized work space and warehouse for all communication equipment.
- Maintaining all department issued equipment.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and three (3) years practical experience in electronic technology, or an associate's degree and four (4) years of experience, or a high school diploma and six (6) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough working knowledge of the SCDNR current communication system (mobile and portable) repeaters and console systems, including but not limited to High Band, Low Band, the 800 MHZ system, satellite, dish (canopy) systems. Employee should be technically capable of coordinating the installation, maintenance and repair of all components of the communication/electronic equipment utilized by DNR. Ability to work with limited supervision, and be highly motivated with positive work ethic. Ability to research and understand the knowledge of state and federal (FCC) guidelines, regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to create, install, and disassemble complex communication systems for emergency situations, special events, and other operations as requested. Ability to remain knowledgeable of all current advances/changes in technology in the electronic and communications industry. Degree/certification in electronic technology (communication systems specific) or equivalent training preferred.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have AT LEAST A bachelor's degree AND three (3) years practical experience in electronic technology, OR an associate's degree AND four (4) years of experience, OR a high school diploma AND six (6) years of experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question