Description
This Telecommunications Network Specialist II (Specialist II) reports to the Chief, ISD Telecommunications, in the Network Services Division, Voice work group, of the Information Technology Services Department (IT Services) and under direction assembles, installs, maintains, modifies and/or repairs telecommunications network systems and equipment and performs related duties as required. This is the full working level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist series and requires journey level proficiency in the full range of activities.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5% or 5.0% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services, Network Services Division-Voice
The Telecommunications Network Specialist II is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra-help vacancies for this position only within Information Technology Services, Network Services Division - Voice Work Group. There is currently one (1) vacancy.
OPENING DATE: August 18, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Considerable technically skilled telecommunications and business equipment/systems repair experience which includes a wide variety of primary and support data, telephony and/or radio communications equipment and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and ability.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of valid California driver license is required.
APCO, FCC, Northern Telecomm SL1/Meridian and/or Micom certification is desirable and may be required for specific assignments.
May be required to participate in regularly scheduled evening, weekend and holiday standby assignments.
This is the full working level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist series and a minimum of three (3) years recent related experience at the journeyman level demonstrating proficiency in the full range of activities for data communications and telephony including system and equipment installation, modification, maintenance and repair is highly desired and may be used as screening criteria. This is represented by considerable knowledge of
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Your applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources Division in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 PM on the date the recruitment closes.
To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. The address is County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc #1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email.
Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application to determine eligibility. Using "See Resume" or "Text Resume" instead of adequately completing all sections of the application will result in the application being removed from further consideration.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the supplemental questionnaire for this recruitment AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION-100%: An Application Evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based upon established criteria. Such score will be deemed the final score for placement on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, credit, criminal background information and driving record.
For further information about this recruitment, please, contact Katie Reynolds by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at the IT Services Job Line (805) 477-7117.
Your Benefits As a County Of Ventura Employee
International Union of Operating Engineers
(LOCAL 501, IUOE)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
01
Describe your recent experience with the repair and maintenance of Nortel, Public Branch Exchange and PBX systems. Include the type of repairs and maintenance as well as the size of the network.
02
Describe your recent experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Include your years of experience with each program, the type of documents created and the targeted audience.
03
Describe your recent experience with low voltage cabling (pulling, terminating, testing and troubleshooting).
04
Describe your abilities to install, program and troubleshoot Norstar key systems unit, KSU. Include details and number of years for each type of system you have programmed.
05
Describe your recent experience with the repair and installation of VoIP technology.
06
Describe your experience in the last 3 years demonstrating understanding and adherance to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations. Include any examples relating to NEC regulations.
This Telecommunications Network Specialist II (Specialist II) reports to the Chief, ISD Telecommunications, in the Network Services Division, Voice work group, of the Information Technology Services Department (IT Services) and under direction assembles, installs, maintains, modifies and/or repairs telecommunications network systems and equipment and performs related duties as required. This is the full working level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist series and requires journey level proficiency in the full range of activities.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Possible educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5% or 5.0% based on completion of Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services, Network Services Division-Voice
The Telecommunications Network Specialist II is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future regular, temporary, fixed-term, intermittent and extra-help vacancies for this position only within Information Technology Services, Network Services Division - Voice Work Group. There is currently one (1) vacancy.
OPENING DATE: August 18, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Installs, tests, modifies and adjusts telecommunications equipment (e.g., telephone PBX, key systems, cable infrastructure, multiplexers and modems).
- Uses inventory systems to support asset management, billing systems, parts/materials listings, and equipment performance monitoring.
- Install and service low voltage cabling.
- Operates and monitors telephone equipment; identifies cable faults and makes repairs where necessary.
- Constructs and assembles standard/custom communications equipment and prepares reports of work completed.
- Maintains and updates all configuration documents, modification documentation, and work logs.
- Uses inventory systems, e.g., VeraSmart; Nimbus software tools, proprietary programs to support asset management, billing systems, parts/materials listings and equipment performance monitoring.
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Considerable technically skilled telecommunications and business equipment/systems repair experience which includes a wide variety of primary and support data, telephony and/or radio communications equipment and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and ability.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of valid California driver license is required.
APCO, FCC, Northern Telecomm SL1/Meridian and/or Micom certification is desirable and may be required for specific assignments.
May be required to participate in regularly scheduled evening, weekend and holiday standby assignments.
This is the full working level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist series and a minimum of three (3) years recent related experience at the journeyman level demonstrating proficiency in the full range of activities for data communications and telephony including system and equipment installation, modification, maintenance and repair is highly desired and may be used as screening criteria. This is represented by considerable knowledge of
- the principles of electronics and related concepts
- the functions of state-of-the-art telecommunications networks
- the tools and test equipment used in the repair and servicing of telecommunications and business equipment
- NEC rules and regulations
- pulling, terminating, testing and troubleshooting low voltage cabling
- maintenance and repair of Nortel, Public Branch Exchange and PBX telecommunication system components
- the diagnosis, testing and repair of telephone circuitry and equipment
- install, program, troubleshoot and repair VoIP technology, Norstar key system units, KSU
- understanding and adherence to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations and procedures for the standardized implementation of networks
- effective communication both verbally and in writing
- ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
- demonstration of tact and diplomacy
- understanding and working with blueprints, schematics, and other design documents
- maintenance of accurate records documenting work performed
- research regulations and/or technical reference materials
- maintain confidentiality of information
- recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility
- collect and analyze data and electronic test information to support networks
- proficiency using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
- lifting objects weighing between 50-100 pounds
- work outside normal business hours
- color recognition/ identification in cable pulling and termination tasks
- the full range of body movements involving reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Your applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources Division in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 PM on the date the recruitment closes.
To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/hr. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. The address is County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc #1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via email.
Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application to determine eligibility. Using "See Resume" or "Text Resume" instead of adequately completing all sections of the application will result in the application being removed from further consideration.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the supplemental questionnaire for this recruitment AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION-100%: An Application Evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based upon established criteria. Such score will be deemed the final score for placement on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Applicants may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, credit, criminal background information and driving record.
For further information about this recruitment, please, contact Katie Reynolds by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at the IT Services Job Line (805) 477-7117.
Your Benefits As a County Of Ventura Employee
International Union of Operating Engineers
(LOCAL 501, IUOE)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
- Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
- Retirement FAQ's
- Memorandum of Agreement
01
Describe your recent experience with the repair and maintenance of Nortel, Public Branch Exchange and PBX systems. Include the type of repairs and maintenance as well as the size of the network.
02
Describe your recent experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio. Include your years of experience with each program, the type of documents created and the targeted audience.
03
Describe your recent experience with low voltage cabling (pulling, terminating, testing and troubleshooting).
04
Describe your abilities to install, program and troubleshoot Norstar key systems unit, KSU. Include details and number of years for each type of system you have programmed.
05
Describe your recent experience with the repair and installation of VoIP technology.
06
Describe your experience in the last 3 years demonstrating understanding and adherance to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations. Include any examples relating to NEC regulations.
- Required Question