Director of Telecommunications

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Atlantic County Government is comprised of a professional staff diligently providing resources in an ethical and fair manner to all residents and businesses in the region. County government is the ideal workplace to support the livelihood of residents and businesses. Employees treasure the importance of serving the diverse population of the County and local industries. A broad range of services are managed by County departments and constitutional offices. These services encompass dozens of job titles with different requirements that provide opportunities to job seekers of all skill sets, levels of experience, and education. A valued characteristic of Atlantic County Government is the diverse workforce.

Note: Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

DEFINITION Under direction, coordinates and directs a highly sophisticated communications network incorporating state of the art telephone equipment, computerized central switching computers, and dedicated message transmitting equipment including specialized telephone computer lines as well as equipment used to transmit information such as Facsimile machines and personal computers; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions in this class differ significantly from those involving radio communications. Although some of the equipment may involve cordless communication devices, most of this function surrounds highly developed telephone communications equipment found in both the public and private sectors. The position also is one involving administration and coordination of operational activities. The position is also one directly involved with analyzing jurisdictional telecommunication needs and working with industry representatives to meet those demands. In addition, the individual may have responsibilities in areas concerned with security, emergencies, and computer compatibility where such hardware as modems might affect telephone computer communications. Positions in this class have supervision over all telecommunications operations and personnel including responsibility for such management functions as planning the nature and extent of services to be provided; evaluating changes to improve operations to meet new requirements; determining organization, staffing, training, and budgetary needs; planning and implementing the management of telecommunication programs including the evaluation, coordination and integration of the technical telecommunication operations with related administrative and management factors, such as overall telecommunications policies and objectives. The duties of this class require both administrative and managerial skills and abilities and a broad technical knowledge of telecommunications systems and operations. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. NOTE: Applicants who do not meet the above educational requirement by substitute additional work experience as described below on the basis of one year of such experience for each year of college. EXPERIENCE: Five years of management experience involving one or more of the following functions: Evaluating the telecommunications needs of users and establishing the basic methods and operational capabilities required to meet those needs. Advising users on the types of telecommunications services available and the relative advantages, limitations, and costs of alternate methods of meeting needs. Preparing or reviewing program planning for the development, expansion or modification of telecommunications services. Scheduling and coordinating the actions required to install, staff, and maintain telecommunications services. Evaluating the effectiveness of telecommunications services and recommending or directing actions to improve the quality and efficiency of services. Supervising telecommunications operations included responsibility for developing plans and methods for improving services or meeting new requirements, and for justifying and administering the resources required to provide adequate services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• telecommunications: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location