Communications Systems Manager

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGER APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Wildlife (http://ndow.org/) Division: Law Enforcement Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 06.959 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50934 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/21/2025 Recruiter: JON TERRAZAS Phone: (775)684-0116 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The PositionCommunications Systems Managers manage the 24-hour communications system of a State agency including supervision of the communications staff; provide administrative support involving the development of policy and procedure and the system's budget; coordinate system maintenance, repair and development; perform system engineering and design work ensuring federal and State guidelines are followed; and coordinate the agency's telecommunications functions for interoperability with various local, federal and State agencies to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of the system. The Communications Systems Manager is distinguished from the Communications Systems Supervisor by greater administrative responsibility for budget development and maintenance; development of long-range plans, goals and objectives; and preparation of communications policies and procedures required in managing the agency's communications system. In addition, incumbents perform work of a technical nature.Communications Systems Manager performs specialized electronic technician work involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance, testing, repair, alignment and modification of 24-hour communication systems such as two-way radio and microwave equipment, mountaintop base stations, towers and antennas, solar power systems and telephone equipment. Other responsibilities include inventory, training radio operators, field operations support and coordination. Perform electrical and mechanical installation, maintenance and repairs on emergency vehicle equipment and maintenance vehicles including electronic siren and public address amplifiers, emergency lights and light control systems, antenna systems, data terminals, printers, data multiplexers, radio control consoles, logging recorders, radar sets, mobile and portable radios to ensure reliability of public safety and maintenance vehicles, communications equipment and networks. Conduct research and develop custom circuit boards and sub-systems to provide necessary system components which are unavailable from commercial sources or which require modification for use with existing components and communications system. Coordinate with other communications entities including Federal, State and private agencies in the repair, maintenance and modification of the agency's communications system. Incumbent directs and participates in the operation and maintenance of the Statewide communications system; recommends, drafts and executes policy and procedure; prepares agenda and supporting material for meetings; represents the State before various Federal, State and local government agencies, national and local associations and private groups in matters concerning the Department of Wildlife communications system and the interests of the State. Supervises the Communications System Specialists and completes all required supervisory duties (annual reviews, discipline, coaching, mentoring, directing, training, etc). To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-60/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electronics technology and two years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining communications and ancillary equipment; OR an Associate's degree in electronics technology or closely related field and three years of technical electronics experience, two years of which are as described above; OR one year of experience as a Communications Systems Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special RequirementsA pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.