Civilian Employment
Position Information
| Application Due By: January 2, 2013 | |
| Title: | SP Microwave Communications Specialist |
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| Location: |
Division Headquarters Albany , NY 12226 Albany County |
| Grade: | 18 |
| Salary Range: | $51,268.00 to $65,190.00 |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Work Days: | Monday-Friday |
| Union Representation: | PS & T |
| Duties & Responsibilities: | Maintain, repair, test, configure and install microwave communications transceivers with associated multiplex and networking equipment in statewide terminals servicing the State Police, State Department of Environmental Conservation, State Department of Transportation and other regional and local Emergency Response and Public Safety agencies. Interpret microwave equipment specifications and system block and level drawings. Interpret interface requirements for associated land mobile systems, telephone systems and data systems which interface with a microwave network. Possess the necessary technical, electronic, and mechanical skills to accomplish repairs and generally resolve failures within a system and know how to operate essential test equipment for all related systems. |
| Minimum and/or Preferred Qualifications: | High School graduate or equivalent with a minimum of one (1) year formal training in microwave transmission & networking or related field. Training received from academic institutions, equipment manufacturers or the military will be accepted. Employer provided on-the -job training will also be accepted. Possess knowledge of Radio Frequency equipment demonstrated by relevant employment experience plus possession of an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License. The State Police will consider certifications issued by APCO, SBE, NABER, or CET equivalent to the FCC license. Two (2) years experience in maintenance and repair of microwave systems or a combination of microwave and land mobile radio system maintenance, configuration and repair. In-depth knowledge of telephone and data networking system procedures. |
| Additional Comments: | This position does not require that the candidate have taken and passed a NYS Civil Service examination, or currently hold a qualifying position within the NYS Civil Service System. This position will be filled through a resume review and interview process. |
Contact Information
| Contact Name: | MaryEllen Tedesco, Assistant Director of Personnel |
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| Contact Address: | New York State Police Building 22 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12226 |
| Contact Phone: | 518/457-3840 |
| Contact Fax: | 518/485-2293 |
| Additional Instructions: | Kindly submit via U.S. Mail or FAX a letter of intent and complete resume. |
Web page posted December 12, 2012.