Voice and Data Communication

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

This position is for the 26-27 school year.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate the maintenance and operation of terminal and telephone equipment and associated networks within the District; coordinate the maintenance and operation of microwave and land line systems within the District; design and implement modifications to existing networks, including new construction projects.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Manage the maintenance and operation of voice and data communications equipment for the District, including microwave, PBX and Key systems, data multiplexers, terminals and printers.
• Specify voice and data facilities for locations within the District.
• Remain current with the actions of the Public Service Commission to determine the District's response to new tariff filings.
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors of common carriage services to determine which offerings may influence modification to the voice or data communications systems.
• Serve as a consultant regarding the purchase of voice or data communications equipment.
• Remain current with applicable building and fire codes.
• Design and implement modifications to existing networks, including new construction projects; serve as a construction supervisor for voice and data systems in new building construction.
• Remain current on new technology, including fiber, video and satellite communications to determine how new offerings may assist the District to accomplish its goals.
• Utilize statistics available to measure the performance of the various networks and the technicians' job performances and productivity.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Telephone, microwave, landline and other voice and data communications systems and networks.
• Communication equipment including telephones, modems and terminals.
• System performance measures of performance and productivity.
• Current technology of voice and data communications systems.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

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ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate the maintenance and operation of terminal and telephone equipment and associated networks within the District.
• Coordinate the maintenance and operation of microwave and landline systems within the District.
• Design and implement modifications to existing networks, including new construction projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Coordinate construction and new installation projects of voice or data communication system.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Plan and organize work.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in electronic technology, telecommunications or related field and two years voice and data communications experience, including experience with the installation of communications networks.