Communications Engineer 1 Communications Engineering Associate 1/2

State of Alaska
US - Alaska - Anchorage
June 24, 2024

Salary: $37.65 - $46.05 Hourly

Location : Anchorage, AK

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 45812

Department: Public Safety

Division: Statewide Services

Opening Date: 05/23/2024

Closing Date: 7/10/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Division: Statewide Services

Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit: General Government

Range: 20/23

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.This recruitment has been extended.

If you previously applied, there is no reason to apply again.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 team 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 opportunity to work flexible schedules and situational telework is compatible 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 telecommunications sites along the roadways and on remote mountain top sites.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal applicant will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

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: /dps.alaska.gov/

Minimum QualificationsCOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER 1

Knowledge of basic electronic systems and equipment; electronics practices, methods and terminology; engineering mathematics; and, engineering economics.

General knowledge of construction and electrical engineering practices, principles and standards.

Substantial knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology, and recent technological advances in radio, optional, wire, satellite and microwave transmission of voice and data communications.

Ability to understand and apply Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations; electronics principles and practices in the development and installation of communications systems; prepares specifications and make final engineering recommendations on various radio and wire communications systems; analyze technical data; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work; and, direct the activities of construction and technical personnel in the construction and installation of communications equipment and systems.

COMMUNICATION 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 Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
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.
AND
Experience involving the design, installation, and/or modification of a wide range of communications systems.

COMMUNICATION 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 p.

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Communications Engineer 1 Communications Engineering Associate 1/2

Communications Engineer 1 Communications Engineering Associate 1/2

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