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Telecommunications Tech

Date Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Requisition ID: 452602

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

Role Overview:

The Telecommunication Technician installs, connects, tests, and adjusts mobile and portable two-way radio systems for public safety. You will assess transmission across public safety systems and complete equipment maintenance records required by the Federal Communications Commission. Some maintenance may require field support.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Installs, programs, and maintains mobile and portable two-way radios and/or the public safety microwave and related systems at remote radio sites statewide.

• Aligns, tests, programs, and maintains mobile/portable radios and related electronics equipment using various state-of-the-art test instruments.

• Provides daily problem resolution for various hardware and software problems related to microwave circuits and wide area networks utilized by much public safety personnel statewide.

• Provides customer support assisting with technical questions related to operations of both the microwave and related public safety radio systems.

• Completes equipment maintenance records required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and updates computer-generated data.

• Performs preventative maintenance to ensure uninterrupted operation of the microwave and related radio systems.

• Assists in designing, configuring, and implementing telecommunications systems networks and structured cabling, including multi-layer switches, routers, VPN appliances, etc.

• Researchers develop and initiate standardized testing procedures to ensure uninterrupted operation of the statewide 800MHz radio system and provide adequate telecommunications services to the department.

• Monitors and inspects backup generators, tower lighting controls, communications tower grounding systems, guy wire anchors and systems, and general communications building and grounds conditions.

• Learned new technology by participating in continuing education through research, training, and review of industry technical manuals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Must possess a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Class Radiotelephone License or an acceptable equivalent certification such as National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER), Certified Electronics Technician (CET), Society of Broadcast Engineers Certification (SBE) with the ability to apply technical standards, assure compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

• Advanced understanding of computer operation and terminology with the ability to use sophisticated radio programming software, computer spreadsheets, databases, programming, and information retrieval using various specialized software tools.

• Extensive knowledge of component-level troubleshooting techniques and digital electronic diagnostic equipment use.

• Comprehensive knowledge of public safety land mobile radio systems and telecommunications.

• Availability for after-hour callout to support the statewide public safety radio systems or other emergencies.

• Knowledge of high voltage electronics equipment hazards and applicable safety procedures.

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret technical manuals and schematic diagrams.

• Ability to communicate and interrelate with non-technical personnel, technical support services, and vendors.

• Ability to work alone and unsupervised.

Education:

• Technical diploma or Associates's Degree in electronics from an accredited technical school or college; or acceptable skills, knowledge, and ability in communications and electronics.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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