State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Telecommunications Engineer 1 (35 Hour) (3271EE)

$39.00-$56.23 Hourly / $2,729.89-$3,935.98 BiWeekly /
$71,250.00-$102,729.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, maintenance, coordination and implementation of statewide telecommunications systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Designs, engineers and reviews plans for implementation of telecommunications systems to be used in various agencies; 
  • Develops and reviews specifications for radio telecommunications equipment to be purchased and utilized by various state agencies; 
  • Conducts surveys to validate accuracy of existing systems; 
  • Evaluates technical capability of equipment such as mobile radios, base station radios, microwave, telemetry packages and pagers; 
  • Evaluates performance of vendors and contractors to determine if they have met contractual agreements; 
  • Writes specifications for Emergency Medical System, police, fire, civil preparedness and data telecommunications equipment and may incorporate them into grant applications; 
  • Coordinates statewide use of radio telemetry equipment and systems; 
  • Maintains liaison with Federal Communications Commission concerning regulations, decisions and licensing requirements; 
  • May represent agency in meetings with other agencies or parties involved in telecommunications; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules, regulations and licensing procedures; 
  • Knowledge of
    • use of radio communications systems in public safety and/or civil preparedness operations; 
    • design technology of telecommunications equipment; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • plan and coordinate use of telecommunications systems; 
    • write contracts and specifications for telecommunications equipment procurement, installation and service; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of technical experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of telecommunications equipment and systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the area of public safety communications systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in electronic or electrical engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in electronic or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be on twenty-four hour call.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from on site environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of Telecommunications Engineer 1 (35 Hour) is assigned to Salary Group ES 24a.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group ES 25.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan EE in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EE 24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Telecommunications Engineer 1 (35 Hour) in Salary Group ES 24 approved December 27, 2013. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-195

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/31/2023
CLASS: 3271EE; EST: 3/23/1979; REV: 8/2/2023;