TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III
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Date: Aug 13, 2024
Location:
LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 LAKELAND, FL, US, 34761 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33811 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Requisition No: 832422
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III - 42002757
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42002757
Salary: $43,950.14 - $55,000.14
Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Kristin Bennett (863) 940-6710 or Patrick Keogh (863) 940-6712
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalentandfour (4) years of experience in telecommunications, data processing (excluding data entry), electronics or engineering, two years of which must have been in telecommunications;or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences, management information systems or electronic engineering.
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required non-telecommunications experience provided such education includes two courses in one of the areas described above.
Vocational/technical training in one of the areas described above can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for a maximum of two years of the required non-telecommunications experience. Completion of a vendor supplied program of study of four or more weeks in telecommunications can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
NOTES:
This position is negotiable within Lakeland, Florida and Orlando, Florida.
JOB DUTIES:
The incumbent of this highly technical position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and management of a portion of the Florida Forest Service statewide communication system. This system is comprised of mobile and portable radios, repeaters, base stations, combiners, duplexers, antenna, and computer systems. Additional responsibilities include data circuits, telephone systems, and other sophisticated electronic devices. The employee evaluates system problems and effects necessary repairs to maintain fire ready response.
Install various types of radios. Maintain 2-way mobile and portable radios, duplexers, combiners, repeaters, base stations, and antennas. Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on each piece of 2-way equipment within the assigned area. Operate a repair facility with elaborate electronic test equipment. Repair equipment to the component level. Install 2-way radios into all types of equipment. Establish accountability for the control of communication equipment, repair parts and supplies. Monitor and ensure that radio communications are handled in an efficient manner. This shall be accomplished in accordance with Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations.
Install and/or replace UPS units/batteries, printer cables, data cables, modems, mice, and keyboards. Install data/network, telephone cabling, and fiber optic cable into new or established locations, (not responsible for termination of fiber cable). Assist the Computer Desktop Support Technician with troubleshooting and diagnosis whenever needed. Assist users in moving computer equipment to new locations.
Serve as telecommunication manager for Field Unit. Instruct personnel in the proper procedures and use of equipment to ensure compliance with FCC rules and Regulations. Keep management informed of changing requirements that can affect the budget. Maintain liaison with Statewide Telecommunications Administrator, local telecommunications companies, forestry cooperators, fire departments, and other agencies associated with the unit’s fire prevention and suppression programs. Stay abreast of technological advances and any pending changes that could affect the communication system.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include
Annual Uniform Allotment
Annual Boot Allotment
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland