ASSISTANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Telecommunications Engineer - Special Projects is a role that supports the Satellite Program (CT SATCOM), Caltrans Auxiliary Radio System (CARS), and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR). The position emphasizes training, development, and statewide capability growth, with potential for telecommuting at the Department’s discretion.

The incumbent will assist engineering staff, focusing on modern communications tech and IT networking, with statewide travel as needed and a valid Class C license

Qualifications

• SOQ is required.
• Knowledge/experience in Land Mobile Radio, IT, and emergency communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff with Satellite Program (CT SATCOM), CARS, and HAR tasks.
• Support day-to-day and emergency communications services for Caltrans Headquarters and the Sacramento Region.
• Receive training in project planning, basic design contributions, FCC licensing support, equipment installation oversight, and ops of communications systems.

Skills

Networking

IT knowledge

Emergency communications

IP networks

Fiber systems

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code #:

JC-530743

Position #(s):

913-640-3643-XXX

Working Title:

Telecommunications Engineer - Special Projects

Classification:

ASSISTANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER

Salary:

$7,865.00 - $9,844.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Telecommunications Engineer, Special Projects Branch, the incumbent serves in a training and developmental capacity. The incumbent assists engineering staff with tasks related to the Department’s Satellite Program (CT SATCOM), Caltrans Auxiliary Radio System (CARS), and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) program. The role supports both day-to-day and emergency communications services for Caltrans Headquarters and the Sacramento Region while developing the skills needed to support statewide responsibilities. The incumbent will receive training in project planning, basic design contributions, FCC licensing support, equipment installation oversight, and communications system operations. Increasing emphasis is placed on modern communications technologies, and therefore candidates with strong networking and IT backgrounds are strongly preferred, including familiarity with IP networks, fiber systems, and IT-based communications infrastructure. Statewide travel may be required for supervised fieldwork, emergency deployments, and site assessments. A valid Class C driver’s license is required. Work location of this position will be located at the Caltrans Headquarters office in Sacramento. Work location of this position will be located at the Caltrans Headquarters office in Sacramento in a climate controlled, cubicle-type space, under artificial light. The incumbent may also have the option to work from their home (telecommute) at the discretion of the Department.

PARF# 56-27-0046 / JC-530743

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Assistant Telecommunications Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• What knowledge or experience do you ha ve in Land Mobile Radio, Information Technology, and emergency communications to enhance and complement the Office of Radio Communications Special Projects unit?
• What personal qualities do you possess to complement and enhance the teamwork and dynamic of the Office of Radio Communications Special Projects unit?
• Select a technical term, or technical piece of information and provide a detailed explanation to a mixed audience of both technical and non-technical people?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.