SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER Print (Apply SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER Salary $123,905.52 - $134,407.68 AnnuallyLocation Los Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentPUBLIC WORKSJob NumberC3529DClosingContinuous Description Benefits Questions Position/Program InformationWith more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.Be a part of something great!We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.Don''t miss an opportunity to join our team!We will be accepting applications for the Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer position beginning:Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:C3529DEssential Job FunctionsA Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:Leads the design of telecommunications systems, facilities, and equipment by planning, organizing, and implementing work activities from inception to completion.Conducts engineering studies to determine if existing systems and equipment can be expanded or modified to meet present and future telecommunications needs of the County service or if a new telecommunications system is required to meet such needs.Develops and monitors telecommunications project budgets by consulting users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.Prepares physical layout plans for telecommunications facilities to ensure accurate transmission and reception of data, and coordinates the installation of the required equipment.Creates and reviews project bid specifications and plans by evaluating telecommunications vendors and advising on the selection of the most appropriate service provider/contractor through request-for-proposals (RFPs), request-for quotations (RFQs), sole-source agreements, etc.Develops and implements telecommunications standards by analyzing and identifying needs and current/potential issues with telecommunications systems.Assists with the implementation and enforcement of standards in order to ensure the department is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.Performs engineering studies of telecommunications systems to ensure the efficient operation of such systems.Prepares technical specifications for telecommunications equipment, participates in the evaluation of vendors proposals, and directs the testing of such equipment prior to acceptance.Provides technical direction to other telecommunications systems engineers and technical personnel in the implementation of telecommunications projects. RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTSGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor''s degree or higher* with specialization in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or in a related physical science -AND- four years engineering experience in the planning and design of telecommunications systems. One additional year of the required telecommunications engineering experience may be substituted for each year of college.LICENSEA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASSPhysical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION *Applicants MUST provide a legible copy of their university diploma or transcripts with their application or within five (5) business days from the date of filing application. University diploma or transcripts must indicate the degree major, degree level, and degree confer date. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, an official copy of the diploma or transcripts will be verified at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without the required information will be rejected as incomplete. Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENTPart I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted at 50%, assessing Management Potential, Achievement, Maintaining Good Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Working to High Quality Standards, Adapting to Change, Controlling Emotions, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility, Accepting Others, Showing Courtesy, Complying with Rules and Regulations, Working Energetically, and Deductive Reasoning. You will need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I to be invited to participate in Part II of the examination process.STANDARDIZED MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.Part II: A Structured Interview, weighted at 50%, assessing Project Management, Interpersonal/Relationship Building Skills, Oral Communication, and Professional/Technical Expertise of Telecommunications, Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, Budget, and Contracts.Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the Examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], and [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.Transfer of Test Components:Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.Test Preparation:Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on ''Find A Job'' and then ''Job Search Toolkit.'' Test preparation information is located under the ''Employment Test Assistance'' section. Additional online practice tests are available at (/.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONThe names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.Applications will be processed on an ''as-received'' basis and those earning a passing grade will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY (12) MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATION:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.VACANCY INFORMATIONThe resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancy in the Department of Public Works, Information Technology Division . APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATIONFill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names, and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.ONLINE FILING ONLYAPPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the green ''Apply'' button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: Some LA County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. To find out more information, visit: If you are unable to attach required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] within five (5) business days from the date of filing application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the email.CLICK HERE (FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION! CONTACT INFORMATION:Department Contact Name: Brenda LaiDepartment Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141Department Contact Email: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922For detailed information, please click here (01 All important exam notifications including invitation letters, result letters, and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. 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I understand the above information and instructions.03 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible as requested. Comments such as ''see resume or application'' will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. I understand the above information and instructions.04 Do you have a Bachelor''s degree or higher with specialization in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, or in a related physical science from an accredited college or university?If your answer is YES, in order to receive credit, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s) or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar''s signature and/or school seal with your application online at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from application submission to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].Failure to submit the required document(s) within the specified time frame may result in your application being REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.YesNo05 Do you have at least four years of engineering experience in the planning and design of telecommunications systems? YesNo06 If your answer was yes to 5, please provide information describing your engineering experience in the planning and design of telecommunications systems. Please include the start and end date of each position as well as the job title. If your answer was no to 5, please write N/A. Required Question AgencyCounty of Los AngelesAddress****** Los Angeles, California, 90010 WebsiteApply Please verify your email address Verify Email

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