Telecommunications System Engineer (PCN 02-3025)
Salary:
$36.
73 - $44.
93 HourlyLocation :
Anchorage, AKJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
40436Department:
Public SafetyDivision:
Statewide ServicesOpening Date:
05/24/2023Closing Date:
9/6/2023 5:
00 PM AlaskaDivision:
Statewide ServicesPosition Open To:
Alaska Residents OnlyBargaining Unit:
General GovernmentRange:
20/23Job Description NOTE:
This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position performs a variety of engineering duties involving the design, installation, troubleshooting, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems including voice, optical and data communications via radio, microwave and cable transmissions for Alaska Public Safety Communication Services (APSCS).
The position provides engineering expertise to State agencies regarding electromagnetic communications requirements; and recommends new, or revise existing communications to achieve greater economy, efficiency and eliminate obsolescence.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The position supports many of the state and local 9-1-1 dispatch centers' radio equipment enabling mission critical communications to first responders as they answer calls for help.
Your work will support mutiple teams efforts to ensure reliable emergency communications services through a system comprised of over 150 communication sites enabling emergency and day-to-day services to state, local, Department of Defense and federal agencies as they carry out their missions to the public.
Those sites often include microwave communications, high availability network routers, primary and emergency power, shelters and towers all supporting land mobile radio and other customer equipment and services.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
The team performs exciting work supporting modern technology in a constantly evolving environment.
The mission we carry out is a vital public service and results in a high job satisfaction and great teamwork.
You will have the opprotunity to work flexible schedules and situational telework is compatable with the position.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
The primary work environment is carried out in an office setting either in a cubicle environment or at your home when telework is authorized.
Field work will involve travel to communications sites located in office facilities and telecommunciations sites along the roadways and on remote mountain top sites.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Experienced engineer with skillset on designing and maintaining remote mission critical sites and services Experience with land mobile radio infrastructure systems and customer radio equipment Dedication to a highly rewarding mission of serving the first responders and the public The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.
All positions support or carry out the Department's mission.
If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http:
//dps.
alaska.
gov/ />To view the general description and example of duties for a Communications Engineering Associate 1/2 please go to the following link:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note:
Valid Driver's LicenseRequires frequent travel within the State (normally one trip of up to 3 days length occurring monthly)Requires occasional travel within the State to plan, organize and monitor project work at sites often in remote areas and mountain top sites accessible by ATV or helicopter.
Normally 1-3 trips a month, ranging from 1 -5 days in length.
Requires successfully completing and maintaining an Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) background check and security clearance conducted by the Department of Public Safety.
Fingerprinting is required.
Minimum Qualifications Communications Engineer 1:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska; or PE registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska is desired, and incumbent is pursuing a PE within a reasonable time frame.
ANDAny combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Professional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Persons not currently registered by the State of Alaska, but who are registered in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.
48.
191(b), may apply for vacancies in this job class.
Persons qualifying under this provision must become registered in Alaska as an Electrical Engineer within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Communications Engineering Associate 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Training or education in an engineering field.
ANDProfessional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.
It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Communications Engineering Associate 2:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Training or education in an engineering field.
ANDProfessional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.
It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Additional Required Information Documents Required at time of application submission:
Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification Cover letter supporting applicant's experience and suitability for the position If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska COVER LETTERA cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample.
The cover letter should support applicant's experience and suitability for the position.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting.
Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
APSINRequires successfully completing and maintaining an Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) background check and security clearnace conducted by the Department of Public Safety.
Fingerprinting is required.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.
If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.
If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education programs; or an accredited U.
S.
state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSFor your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.
Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions.
Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
WORK EXPERIENCEApplications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package.
Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time.
Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE:
Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.
The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at:
P.
O.
Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201.
The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICEIf you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.
com' domains.
For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.
com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
/>WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area.
Requests for information may also be emailed to email protected .
For applicant password assistance please visit:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Scott StormoAPSCS Manager(907) 269-5773 Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska.
Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.
)Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:
See for additional information.
AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt.
Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.
Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note:
The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options See for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Eleven paid holidays a year Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See for additional information01 Describe your engineering experience related to supporting telecommunications sites and services.
02 Describe your experience with land mobile radio systems and end user equipment.
03 Describe your experience managing and executing large telecommunications projects.
04 Are you willing and able to travel in small aircraft and helicopters to access remote and mountain top sites? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Assembly And Installation Blueprinting Broadcasting Business Processes Communication Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$36.
73 - $44.
93 HourlyLocation :
Anchorage, AKJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
40436Department:
Public SafetyDivision:
Statewide ServicesOpening Date:
05/24/2023Closing Date:
9/6/2023 5:
00 PM AlaskaDivision:
Statewide ServicesPosition Open To:
Alaska Residents OnlyBargaining Unit:
General GovernmentRange:
20/23Job Description NOTE:
This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This position performs a variety of engineering duties involving the design, installation, troubleshooting, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems including voice, optical and data communications via radio, microwave and cable transmissions for Alaska Public Safety Communication Services (APSCS).
The position provides engineering expertise to State agencies regarding electromagnetic communications requirements; and recommends new, or revise existing communications to achieve greater economy, efficiency and eliminate obsolescence.
OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The position supports many of the state and local 9-1-1 dispatch centers' radio equipment enabling mission critical communications to first responders as they answer calls for help.
Your work will support mutiple teams efforts to ensure reliable emergency communications services through a system comprised of over 150 communication sites enabling emergency and day-to-day services to state, local, Department of Defense and federal agencies as they carry out their missions to the public.
Those sites often include microwave communications, high availability network routers, primary and emergency power, shelters and towers all supporting land mobile radio and other customer equipment and services.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
The team performs exciting work supporting modern technology in a constantly evolving environment.
The mission we carry out is a vital public service and results in a high job satisfaction and great teamwork.
You will have the opprotunity to work flexible schedules and situational telework is compatable with the position.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
The primary work environment is carried out in an office setting either in a cubicle environment or at your home when telework is authorized.
Field work will involve travel to communications sites located in office facilities and telecommunciations sites along the roadways and on remote mountain top sites.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Experienced engineer with skillset on designing and maintaining remote mission critical sites and services Experience with land mobile radio infrastructure systems and customer radio equipment Dedication to a highly rewarding mission of serving the first responders and the public The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property.
All positions support or carry out the Department's mission.
If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http:
//dps.
alaska.
gov/ />To view the general description and example of duties for a Communications Engineering Associate 1/2 please go to the following link:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note:
Valid Driver's LicenseRequires frequent travel within the State (normally one trip of up to 3 days length occurring monthly)Requires occasional travel within the State to plan, organize and monitor project work at sites often in remote areas and mountain top sites accessible by ATV or helicopter.
Normally 1-3 trips a month, ranging from 1 -5 days in length.
Requires successfully completing and maintaining an Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) background check and security clearance conducted by the Department of Public Safety.
Fingerprinting is required.
Minimum Qualifications Communications Engineer 1:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska; or PE registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska is desired, and incumbent is pursuing a PE within a reasonable time frame.
ANDAny combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Professional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Persons not currently registered by the State of Alaska, but who are registered in a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.
48.
191(b), may apply for vacancies in this job class.
Persons qualifying under this provision must become registered in Alaska as an Electrical Engineer within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.
Communications Engineering Associate 1:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Training or education in an engineering field.
ANDProfessional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.
It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Communications Engineering Associate 2:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Applies Technology to Tasks:
Selects and understands procedures, machines, or tools that will produce the desired results; identifies or solves problems in machines, computers, or other technologies as they are related to performing tasks.
Design:
Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
Network Management:
Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals.
Technical Expertise:
Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems; develops technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing methods or approaches; is sought out as an expert to provide advice or solutions in the technical area.
Technology Awareness:
Knowledge of developments and new applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements.
Telecommunications:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Training or education in an engineering field.
ANDProfessional experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems such as design and installation of communications systems and/or technical electronics experience including design, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, or installation of electronic systems.
Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
Typically gained by means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.
It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Professional experience means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Additional Required Information Documents Required at time of application submission:
Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification Cover letter supporting applicant's experience and suitability for the position If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of Alaska COVER LETTERA cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample.
The cover letter should support applicant's experience and suitability for the position.
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting.
Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
APSINRequires successfully completing and maintaining an Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) background check and security clearnace conducted by the Department of Public Safety.
Fingerprinting is required.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application.
If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.
Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.
Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.
If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education programs; or an accredited U.
S.
state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSFor your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.
Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions.
Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
WORK EXPERIENCEApplications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package.
Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time.
Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE:
Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.
The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENTThe State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at:
P.
O.
Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201.
The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICEIf you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.
com' domains.
For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.
com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
/>WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area.
Requests for information may also be emailed to email protected .
For applicant password assistance please visit:
https:
//www.
governmentjobs.
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Scott StormoAPSCS Manager(907) 269-5773 Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska.
Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.
)Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:
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AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt.
Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.
Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note:
The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options See for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Eleven paid holidays a year Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See for additional information01 Describe your engineering experience related to supporting telecommunications sites and services.
02 Describe your experience with land mobile radio systems and end user equipment.
03 Describe your experience managing and executing large telecommunications projects.
04 Are you willing and able to travel in small aircraft and helicopters to access remote and mountain top sites? Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Assembly And Installation Blueprinting Broadcasting Business Processes Communication Construction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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