Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Cross Industry Spatial Analysis Section of the Communications and Broadband Policy Branch, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Non-Supervisory Role) will conduct high-level, complex research and analysis of telecommunications networks, including but not limited to network topographies, service and security quality of networks, comparable analysis of telecommunications offerings, and network deployment engineering standards. The incumbent will apply their knowledge of telecommunications engineering to inform internal and external stakeholders of the interplay between telecommunications engineering standards and the regulatory framework of both the California Public Utility Commission and, as necessary, the Federal Communications Commission. The Senior Telecommunications Engineer will work on Commission proceedings related to Telecommunications in various capacities, including but not limited to – leading assigned projects, consulting as an individual contributor, providing expert testimony, and producing written research projects as assigned.

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Working Conditions

This position require travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

1. Describe a scenario where you applied telecommunications engineering standards to policy recommendations for an organization or regulatory body.
2. Identify how your experience may inform policy recommendations for today's complex telecommunications markets.
   
3. Provide an example of how, as an individual contributor to a project you have resolved conflict in the direction of the project.
   

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If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position,  you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
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Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• A comprehensive and working knowledge of telecommunications network architecture, including but not limited to public telecommunications switch networks (PTSN), coaxial cable for broadband services, fiber networks, mobile communications, satellite services and other Voice Over Internet protocol (VOIP) service offerings. The ability to apply telecommunications engineering standards to the regulatory framework of both state and federal regulations and make appropriate policy recommendations within those frameworks. Demonstrated ability to distill verbally and in writing complex telecommunications engineering standards and protocols in a manner that is understandable to an audience of non-telecommunications engineers, the general public and other stakeholders. An understanding of how federal preemption impacts state level telecommunications regulations.
  

Benefits

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 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.