ASSOCIATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

Application Instructions

• Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
• Who May Apply
• How To Apply
• Address for Mailing Application Packages
• You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
• You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
• Required Application Package Documents
• The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience designing or developing Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems, including RF subsystems such as antennas, filters, combiners, and site configuration.
• Three or more years of experience performing RF system design, propagation modeling, FCC licensing, field survey reporting, and system performance testing.
• One or more years of hands-on operation of advanced RF test equipment, such as Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, or similar tools
• One or more years of practical experience with IP networking and architecture, preferably in a Motorola ASTRO 25 environment or similar P25 core network.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce design plans, engineering reports, test documentation, training material, and PowerPoint briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, lead small technical efforts, and provide guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex RF, networking, and system integration issues.
• CCNA, Network+, or advanced networking certifications.
• P25 Radio System Fundamentals, P25 Trunking, or Motorola ASTRO 25 System Architecture training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Electric 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

Contact Information

Statement of Qualifications

• Th e SOQ should be no more than one page, single-spaced, single-sided in 12-point Arial font.
• Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for this position.
• Describe any experience you have with IP networking, including routing, switching, or troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Describe your experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and P25 Trunking Systems.
• For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package

Exam & Additional Information

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