TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III - 1

Telecommunications Specialist IIIThis position is with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service. It is an open competitive opportunity. Contact Karen Mathis at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience in telecommunications, data processing (excluding data entry), electronics or engineering, two years of which must have been in telecommunications; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the computer sciences, management information systems or electronic engineering. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required non-telecommunications experience provided such education includes two courses in one of the areas described above. Vocational/technical training in one of the areas described above can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours per year for a maximum of two years of the required non-telecommunications experience. Completion of a vendor supplied program of study of four or more weeks in telecommunications can substitute for one year of the required experience. Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.Additional Requirements: Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.Job Duties: The incumbent of this highly technical position is responsible for the installation, maintenance and management of a portion of the Florida Forest Service's statewide communication system. This system is comprised of mobile and portable radios, repeaters, base stations, combiners, duplexers, antennas, computer systems and Asset Tracking. Additional responsibilities include data circuits, telephone systems and other sophisticated electronic devices. The employee evaluates system problems and effects necessary repairs to maintain fire ready response. Installation of various types of radios. Maintain 2-way mobile and portable radios, duplexers, combiners, repeaters, base stations and antennas. Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on each piece of 2-way equipment within the assigned area. Operate a repair facility with electronic test equipment. Repair equipment at the component level. Install 2-way radios into all types of equipment. Follow established inventory procedures for the control of communication equipment, repair parts and supplies. Monitor and ensure that radio communications are handled in an efficient manner. This shall be accomplished in accordance with Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations. Install and/or replace UPS units/batteries, printer cables, data cables, modems, mice and keyboards. Install data/network, telephone cabling and fiber optic cable into new or established locations, (not responsible for termination of fiber cable). Assist the Computer Desktop Support Technician with troubleshooting and diagnosis whenever needed. Assist users in moving computer equipment to new locations. Serve as Telecommunication Manager for Field Unit. Instruct personnel in the proper procedures and use of equipment to ensure compliance with FCC rules and Regulations. Keep management informed of changing requirements that can affect the budget. Maintain liaison with Statewide Telecommunications Consultant, local telecommunications companies, forestry cooperators, fire departments and other agencies associated with the unit's fire prevention and suppression programs. Stay abreast of technological advances and any pending changes that could affect the communication system. Performs other duties as assigned.The following special benefits for this position include an annual uniform allotment and an annual boot allotment. The benefits of working for the State of Florida include annual and sick leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year; state group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; retirement plan options, including employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more! For a complete list of benefits, visit For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.