Communications Technician

Position InformationJob DescriptionThe Virginia Department of State Police is seeking qualified applicants for a Communications Technician position in the Information and Communication Technologies Division located in Salem, Virginia. This is a Non-Exempt position; therefore, this position is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.DUTIES:

Provides supervisor with self evaluation and accomplishments per performance interval.

Assists with the implementation of the STARS LMR and microwave systems.

Implements, and monitors additions to the COMLINC Network in support of the Department’s goal of interoperability with the localities within the Commonwealth.

Provides technical support for both internal and external customers during special events and exercises.

Implements interoperability solutions within the STARS Network and monitors for compliance with FCC rules and regulations.

Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge of FCC and non-Federal interoperability frequency use and application during events; and NTIA rules and regulations, interoperability and the National Incident Management System (NIMS/ICS).

Demonstrated abilities with information technologies and networking; installing, configuring, securing, and maintaining radio and network communications systems.

Demonstrated skills in operating, upgrading software, hardware for computers, using Microsoft Office applications, and performing minor computer repairs.

Demonstrated ability to maintain land mobile radio systems including microwave and two-way mobile systems for Public Safety services; to implement, secure, and maintain local and wide area networks; to work on call, overtime, nights and weekends for emergency event activations, set up and operations.

Experience instructing, lesson plan development, and user manual publications for technical operation of interoperation radio and computer equipment.

Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Reside within 50 miles of assigned duty post within 30 days of employment; to work independently and as a member of a team; and to foster effective working relationships with co-workers, other agency personnel, outside public safety personnel and the general public.

Extensive overnight statewide travel throughout the Commonwealth required.

POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION,

FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK AND

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING REQUIRED

SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG SCREENINGElements of the selection process for this position will also include the screening of applications; interviewing of qualified candidates; and salary negotiations. The pre-employment process can take approximately up to three (3) months to complete. The anticipated duration of this process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.Applicants must live in states east of the Mississippi River. Military applicants must live in or home of record must be in one of the states east of the Mississippi River. This address must be indicated on the state application.Special RequirementsApplications and/or resumes will only be accepted on-line through the Recruitment Management System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com and must be received by 11:59 P.M. on October 28, 2019. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at [email protected] EMPLOYER

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UPON REQUEST

AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYContact InformationNameHuman Resources [email protected] Title: Communications TechnicianRole Title: Electronic Technician II - 39032Job Open Date: 10/21/2019Job Close Date: 10/28/2019Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?: NoHiring Range: Salary is Negotiable Commensurate with ExperienceAgency: Dept of State Police (156)Location: Salem - 775Position Number: 03685Job Posting Number: 1059047Type of Recruitment: General Public - GDoes this position have telework options?: NoBilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference: NoJob Type: Full-Time (Salaried)Job Type Detail: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1Pay Band: 04