Radio Telecommunications Specialist 2

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Radio Telecommunications Specialist 2

Salary

$58,895.00 - $89,448.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-20214377-01140

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Specs Byng Sctn

Opening Date

11/30/2021

Closing Date

12/14/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01140

Position Number

00209652

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

4912

Worksite Address

17th Street & Arsenal Boulevard

City

Harrisburg

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

David Lafko

Contact Phone

484-408-1113

Contact Email

dalafko@pa.gov

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, Fleet Management Division, Specifications and Buying Section

THE POSITION

This position involves the technical aspects of planning, developing, reviewing, and evaluating major phases of a statewide radio, microwave and related telecommunications systems, equipment, facilities, and services to promote orderly and economical growth of radio, microwave, and related telecommunications for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position requires technical knowledge of all aspects of public safety and commercial Low Band, VHF, UHF, T-Band, 700Mhz, 800MHz, 900MHz, and microwave (licensed and unlicensed) digital and analog trunking systems, simulcast and multicast trunking systems, and sequential-cast wide area paging networks.

Requires technical proficiency in the areas of Voice over Internet Protocol, Land Mobile Radio networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, firewalls, gateways, routers, Internet (IP), Transmission Control (TCP), and User Datagram (UDP) Protocols as they pertain to radio communication; as well as other network equipment, software, and protocols involved in both wireless, wire line, and fiber optic network environments. Also requires extensive knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations, National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) activities, and Radio Frequency spectrum management.

This position also serves as a technical advisor of the radio system to the Section Chief of the New Equipment/Specification/Radio Section of the Fleet Management Division and Bureau Director. Work shall assist and coordinate with the administration position of the radio system.

Work involves coordination with OA/OIT/ OPRS, and other representatives of governmental agencies and telecommunications equipment and service vendors to coordinate radio, microwave and related telecommunications activities of governmental organizations, common carriers, contractors, and consultants and others providing telecommunications services and equipment to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Implements existing policies and procedures for the technical operation and modernization of radio, microwave, and related telecommunications for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and recommends technical changes where necessary; develops and recommends new technical policies and procedures on a statewide basis.

  • Full-time employment
  • Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; Monday - Friday; 30 minute lunch
  • You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days one week and two the next.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Experience and Training Requirements - One year as a Radio Telecommunications Specialist 1; OR five years of radio, microwave or related telecommunications experience which includes two years of system design or configuration and three years of general telecommunications experience that involved the installation, repair or maintenance of large commercial and/or governmental systems or systems engineering analysis with a public utility, governmental agency or private company. Post high school training in telecommunications technology, radio communications or electronics with emphasis in radio or microwave telecommunications may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two years of general telecommunications experience.
  • Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
  • Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents.  These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.  
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
 
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):  711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
 
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.  The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.  The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*


Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Radio Telecommunications Specialist 1 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time general radio, microwave or related telecommunications experience that involved the installation, repair or maintenance of large commercial and/or governmental systems or systems engineering analysis with a public utility, governmental agency or private company do you possess?
  • A. 3 years or more
  • B. 2 but less than 3 years
  • C. 1 but less than 2 years
  • D. Less than 1 year
  • E. None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess two or more years of full-time radio, microwave or related telecommunications experience in system design or configuration?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you completed any post-high school training in telecommunications technology, radio communications or electronics with emphasis in radio or microwave telecommunications?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.  You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. 

If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
  • Yes
  • No
08
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
  • Yes
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Plans for new or expanded radio telecommunications systems by reviewing systems applications, requests, studies, design concepts, requests for proposals, cost estimates, specifications, plans and drawings, vendor bid lists, letters of intent, contracts and other documents and items relating to radio systems for conformance to standards.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have work experience related to the work behavior above which includes reviewing systems applications, requests, studies, design concepts, requests for proposals, cost estimates, specifications, plans AND drawings, vendor bid lists, letters of intent, contracts AND other documents AND items relating to radio systems for conformance to standards.
  • B. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as reviewing studies, design concepts, specifications, plans and drawings related to radio systems; OR developing vendor bid lists, contracts or other documents.
  • C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF RADIO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 1. Please be sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
  2. Your experience related to planning and development of radio telecommunications systems
  3. The actual duties you performed
  4. Your level of responsibility
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REVIEWING AND EVALUATING REQUESTS FOR EQUIPMENT

Reviews requests and cost estimates for equipment to upgrade existing radio applications, evaluates need for such equipment, recommends approval or disapproval for purchase; and maintains an inventory of available equipment and determines how it is to be used.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have work experience related to the work behavior above which includes reviewing requests AND cost estimates for equipment for upgrading existing radio applications AND evaluating need for such equipment AND recommending approval or disapproval for purchase AND maintaining an inventory of available equipment AND determining how it is to be used.
  • B. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as evaluating the need for new equipment and maintaining an inventory of available equipment; OR determining how it is to be used; OR obtaining cost estimates.
  • C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – REVIEWING AND EVALUATING REQUESTS FOR EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 2. Please be sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
  2. Your experience related to reviewing and evaluating requests for equipment
  3. The actual duties you performed
  4. Your level of responsibility
13
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical advice, assistance, and support to others on radio telecommunications matters; prepares recommendations and provides assistance in negotiations for consolidating and sharing radio telecommunications networks; prepares guidelines and standards relating to systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as providing technical advice, assistance, and support to others on radio telecommunications matters, AND preparing recommendations AND providing assistance in negotiations for consolidating and sharing radio telecommunications networks, which includes preparing guidelines AND standards relating to these systems.
  • B. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as providing technical advice, assistance and support to others on radio telecommunications matters; OR preparing guidelines or standards.
  • C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
14
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CONTINUED)

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 3. Please be sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
  2. Your experience related to technical assistance you provided
  3. The actual duties you performed
  4. Your level of responsibility
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONDUCTING SURVEYS/STUDIES

Conducts propagation surveys/studies of radio telecommunications methods, facilities, and services for cost effectiveness, suitability, and operational readiness to be used by various public safety/government and military organizations.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have work experience related to the work behavior above conducting propagation surveys/studies of radio telecommunications methods, facilities, AND services for cost effectiveness, suitability, AND operational readiness to be used by public safety/government OR military organizations.
  • B. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as conducting propagation surveys or conducting studies related to cost effectiveness OR suitability OR operational readiness utilized by ANY organization.
  • C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
16
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CONDUCTING SURVEYS/STUDIES (CONTINUED)

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 4. Please be sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
  2. Your experience related to surveys/studies you have conducted
  3. The actual duties you performed
  4. Your level of responsibility
17
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT, RECORDS AND PREPARING REPORTS

Manages, maintains and repairs radio, telecommunications and distributed systems equipment; performs preventative maintenance on schedule; maintains records of expenditures and repair/maintenance performed and prepares related reports as required.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have work experience performing the work behavior above which includes managing, maintaining and repairing radio, telecommunications and distributed systems equipment; AND performing preventative maintenance on schedule; AND maintaining records of expenditures and repair/maintenance performed; AND preparing related reports as required.
  • B. I have work experience related to the work behavior above such as maintaining/repairing radio, telecommunications and distributed systems equipment; OR have experience performing preventative maintenance on schedule.
  • C. I have no experience or training related to the work behavior above.
18
WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT, RECORDS AND PREPARING REPORTS (CONTINUED)

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 5. Please be sure your response addresses the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

  1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
  2. Your experience related to equipment you have maintained, the records of such you have kept and the reports you have prepared
  3. The actual duties you performed
  4. Your level of responsibility

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