SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

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• 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.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation 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.

LICENSE
A 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 CLASS
Physical 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.

Part 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.

• 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.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://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 https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/.

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.

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.

VACANCY INFORMATION
The 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 INFORMATION
Fill 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.

ONLINE FILING ONLY
APPLICATIONS 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, 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: http://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.

Note: If you are unable to attach required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to [email protected] within five (5) business days from the date of filing application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the email.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Brenda Lai
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922