Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

About the job: The Public Safety Communications (PSC), Microwave Engineering Services, CAPSNET Access unit is responsible for a wide array of engineering activities and services related to the public safety communications systems engineering and design for public safety agencies, including both state and non-state entities, operating within California.

Assistant Telecommunications Engineer: Under the supervision of the Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Assistant Telecommunications Engineer provides direction to maintenance technical staff for the design, installation, and maintenance of statewide telecommunications systems. In large system implementations of average difficulty, the incumbent assists engineering lead persons. The incumbent performs duties of increasing responsibility such as developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates for parts and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to the project’s budget, schedule, and scope. Additionally, the incumbent ensures engineering services for public safety communications meet the critical operational requirements of the state.

Electrical Engineer: Under the direction of a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, the Electrical Engineer assists the Associate and Senior engineers in telecommunications engineering work in connection with design, installation, maintenance and operation of statewide telecommunications systems. In large system implementations, the incumbent assists engineering lead persons. The incumbent participates in developing technical reports and equipment selection criteria; providing project cost estimates for parts and labor; and notifying the supervisor of risks to project budget, schedule, or scope. Additionally, the incumbent ensures engineering services for public safety communications meet the critical operational requirements of the state.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

DMV Pull Program: Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

This position is located in the PSC Campus Unit in Sacramento County.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Please note: The Medical Clearance requirement applies to the Electrical Engineer classification only.

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**

**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**

**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Minimum of 1 year planning, documenting and/or coordinating installation of telecommunications or networking equipment.

2. Familiarity and/or expertise with the following:

a. Site investigation and documentation for telecom equipment installations.

b. Experience planning or implementing plans for customer telecom needs.

c. DC Power system installations.

d. Radio installation and/or troubleshooting experience.

3. Experience successfully using oral and written communications skills to present and/or create test reports and/or installation instructions for radio or IP based communication systems.

4. Ability to be an effective contributor on multi-disciplinary collaborative projects.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking.
• Electric Carport.
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family.
• Investment in careers development.

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Your SOQ may determine your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may proceed to the hiring interview.

A resume in lieu of SOQ responses will disqualify applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications for the Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, CAPSNET Access Unit or Electrical Engineer, CAPSNET Access Unit.

The SOQ should outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement.

SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS:

• The SOQ can be one page but shall be no more than two pages.

In the SOQ, include direct responses to the following:

1. Describe your engineering experience working with a team to achieve a common project goal. Specifically outline what your role and responsibilities were on the project and how they translate to the desirable qualifications for this position.
2. Describe what experience you have planning the installation of, testing, troubleshooting, and/or evaluating the performance of telecommunication and/or network devices. In your description include or elaborate on your familiarity with each of the following:

• Testing or planning of radio system installations. 
• DC or battery powered systems.
• IP Network system topology.
• Equipment documentation and writing technical instructions. 

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog:  Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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