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| Class Title: | Telecommunications Engineer II |
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| Class Code: | 20003 |
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$27.39 - $34.97 Hourly $2,191.20 - $2,797.60 Biweekly $4,747.60 - $6,061.47 Monthly $56,971.20 - $72,737.60 Annually |
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| Positions in this series perform responsible engineering work related to the planning, design, implementation, evaluation and modification of County wide telecommunications systems including microwave, data transmission, telemetry, and the County owned telephone system; performs related tasks as required. | ||
| Distinguishing Characteristics: | ||
| Telecommunications Engineer II (20003): This is the fully qualified working level of the series; positions provide telecommunications services of a difficult and complex nature. Positions are assigned to the Department of Information Services, Communications Division, and report to either the Network Manager or Telephone/Electronics Manager. Telecommunications Engineer I (20001): This is the trainee level of the series. Incumbents work under close supervision while performing a variety of duties and acquiring the necessary experience and skills to advance to Telecommunications Engineer II. The Telecommunications Engineer is distinguished from the Communications Technician series in that the former is involved in the design of telecommunications systems as opposed to the installation, maintenance and repair of such systems. |
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| Examples of Duties: | ||
| Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Provides technical and engineering support and advice to County groups, departments and non county users; participates in meetings and maintains liaison with governmental agencies/departments, utility companies and others involved in the County telecommunications network. 2. Performs research, planning and cost studies in support of current and future County telecommunications requirements; evaluates the feasibility and compatibility of modifications on existing or new systems. 3. Conducts field surveys to determine site locations for relays and interfaces between loops and spurs; identifies special problems of accessibility or physical or environmental hazards; diagrams layout of existing equipment. 4. Designs digital and analog systems, reconfigurations, and interfaces with common carriers; calculates path loss; prepares layout plans, technical drawings and circuit wiring diagrams; determines type, size, placement and supporting structure of antennas and power supplies. 5. Prepares detailed engineering packages for projects, including plans and drawings, work instructions, equipment lists, unusual site features, and seismic precautions. 6. Prepares bid proposals and cost estimates; evaluates bid responses; recommends and coordinates vendor selection and procurement and delivery of equipment. 7. Evaluates technical problems; originates specialized test procedures from manufacturers' specifications to determine operational capabilities and to verify systems specifications. 8. Provides the documentation staff with updated information on new and modified systems, circuit routes and availability, and site plans. 9. Prepares applications for new and renewal FCC licenses and various permits issued by the Federal Communications Commission or other regulatory agencies; monitors and ensures compliance with rules and regulations. 10. May supervise, assist in or inspect the installation of projects. 11. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required. |
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| Representation Unit: | ||
| Professional | ||
| Salary Range: | ||
| 58 | ||
| Supplemental Information: | ||
| Incumbents in the Telecommunications Engineer I class are eligible for promotion to Telecommunications Engineer II upon meeting the minimum requirements for the journey level and receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months or be terminated. | ||