Telecommunications Supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. Visit our website at Telecommunications Supervisor Salary: $82,277.73 - $108,766.74 Job Summary: The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Telecommunications Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the work of shop and field Telecommunications Technicians and Telecommunications Coordinators providing telecommunications systems and equipment construction, installation, maintenance, and operations in a functional or geographic area which may include several radio shops. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18‑month eligibility list to fill the current and future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Successful completion of a formal electronics technology program of instruction from a recognized public or private school or Armed Forces Service school. Technical certification (e.g., FCC General Class License, PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate, CET Journeyman Certificate with a Communications endorsement, or equivalent). Valid Arizona driver license on effective starting date. Requires two (2) years of experience as a Telecommunications Coordinator with the Arizona Department of Public Safety; OR four (4) years of experience as a Telecommunications Technician with the Arizona Department of Public Safety; OR four (4) years of work experience in electronics technology leading or supervising the repair, down to a module or subassembly, on two‑way or multi‑channel radio equipment (FCC Part 90, Part 101, or military equivalent).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work outside in extreme heat and cold, as well as rain and snow. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pound. Must successfully complete the examination process. Pre-Employment Requirements: Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug‑free work environment through pre‑employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit‑eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona. Accrued vacation pay and sick days 10 paid holidays per year Deferred compensation plan Top‑ranked retirement plans Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long‑term disability insurance plans Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State) Paid Parental Leave‑Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long‑Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27‑week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life‑long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax‑deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Arizona