IT Technician (Telecommunications)

Recruitment #18-CI0401-01

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to learn and perform basic entry-level technical work involving the installation and maintenance of City and County of Montgomery IT-related systems and equipment involving three general categories: 1) systems (SW and applications), 2)  networks (HW and infrastructure), and 3) telecommunications systems and equipment. Essential functions include communicating with users, installing various hardware and/or software, telecomm systems, supporting city/county-wide networks communication software, hardware components, Internet software, troubleshooting and resolving IT-related problems.  Employees in these positions are supervised closely until becoming more proficient and provide assistance into city/county IT users to ensure their systems function properly and meet their needs.  Employees are monitored closely, routinely receive hands-on guidance from higher level IT staff and report to an IT Specialists.

Minimum Qualifications

Telecommunications:  Must have an Associate's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR at least two (2) years of experience in installing, maintenance and servicing of telecommunications equipment, structured cabling and fiber optics and infrastructure.  Qualified experience may substitute for the required education.

NOTE:  Professional certifications in the areas of software, networking and/or telecommunications are preferred. Must be willing to work nights or weekends as required.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work from home using Montgomery city or county-supplied IT equipment, when on-call, must carry and respond to cell phone. Must have a valid driver's license.  Applicants will be required to submit to a thorough background investigation prior to employment.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Information Technology Department - Telecommunications functional area. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and attached supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and the supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.   If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.  

 

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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