Description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
Apply at our website at www.azdps.gov

Telecommunications Engineer

Salary: $39.35 - $52.84 Hourly
$81,856.74 - $109,902.83 Annually

To apply, you must go to the DPS website, Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application

Job Summary:

Studies, designs, engineers, constructs, installs, and coordinates telecommunications equipment, systems, and facilities; performs engineering studies involving equipment, applications, or theoretical analyses. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to extensive (5+ years) journey-level experience related to land mobile radio Frequency Modulation (FM) two-way radio, microwave, fiber optic, and electronic communications systems (FCC Part 90, Part 101, or military equivalent). Must have technical certification (e.g., FCC General Class License, PCIA or APCO Technical Certificate, CET Journeyman Certificate with a Communications endorsement, or equivalent).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office setting.
Travel by conventional vehicles, 4-wheel drive trucks, snow-traversing vehicles, and, where appropriate, riding in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, in all forms of weather and conditions (e.g., extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, blizzards, heavy snowfall, icy roads, muddy roads, etc.).
May be required to work and drive in inclement weather.
May be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
May be required to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
May be required to lift and move heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
May travel statewide and work irregular hours when required.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

In order to apply, you must go to the DPS website.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days

• 10 paid holidays per year

• Deferred compensation plan

• Top-ranked retirement plans

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans

• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs

• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

This classification participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact Us:

To learn more and see complete list of the job openings at the Arizona Department of Public Safety, visit our website at www.azdps.gov. You may also contact us at (602) 223-2290.

Responsibilities

• Studies, designs, engineers, constructs, installs, and coordinates telecommunications equipment, systems, and facilities; performs engineering studies involving equipment, applications, or theoretical analyses
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Travel by conventional vehicles, 4-wheel drive trucks, snow-traversing vehicles, and, where appropriate, riding in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, in all forms of weather and conditions (e.g., extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, blizzards, heavy snowfall, icy roads, muddy roads, etc.)
• May be required to work and drive in inclement weather
• May be required to lift and move heavy, bulky items, equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to extensive (5+ years) journey-level experience related to land mobile radio Frequency Modulation (FM) two-way radio, microwave, fiber optic, and electronic communications systems (FCC Part 90, Part 101, or military equivalent)
• Must have technical certification (e.g., FCC General Class License, PCIA or APCO Technical Certificate, CET Journeyman Certificate with a Communications endorsement, or equivalent)
• May be required to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb
• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license
• Applicants must complete an examination process
• A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants

Benefits

• Salary: $39.35 - $52.84 Hourly
• $81,856.74 - $109,902.83 Annually
• The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)