SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST - II

(RADIO SERVICES)

2018-15716-03

This supplemental questionnaire is the examination for the Information Technology Analyst - II (Radio Services) recruitment and will be the only item used to determine your examination score. 

By continuing in this process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

SECTION I: BEST QUALIFIED (PASS/FAIL)

This section of the supplemental questionnaire will not be scored but may be used to determine the best qualified applicants who will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.

Do you have professional-level experience working with conventional two-way radio systems?

If yes, please describe your experience and include in your response the equipment/manufacturer(s), testing equipment and tools utilized. If you indicated no experience, please state “None”.

Do you have professional-level experience working with P-25 trunking systems?

If yes, please describe your experience and include in your response the equipment/manufacturer(s), testing equipment and tools utilized. If you indicated no experience, please state “None”.

SECTION II: RELEVANT TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (SCORED EXAMINATION)

Based on your responses, your job-related training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. NOTE: Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determinations.

For each of the following items, please mark the response that best corresponds with your level of experience. 

NOTE:  Indicating no or very limited experience in any specific area will not automatically disqualify you from consideration.

Designing infrastructure and installing P-25 digital trunking systems.

Performing network administration and monitoring for digital P-25 trunking systems including upgrades and troubleshooting.

Developing and maintaining standards, procedures and methodologies for P-25 trunking systems.

Designing and installing microwave networks.

Maintaining and monitoring microwave networks.

Designing and installing a LAN network.

Developing and maintaining standards, procedures and methodologies for a LAN network.

Maintaining and administering a Local Area Network.

Monitoring a Local Area Network and its' infrastructure using peripheral software, analyzers and other test equipment.

Preparing complex technical documents, system diagrams, drawings and coverage maps.

Maintaining and administering receiver voting systems.

Designing and installing radio dispatch consoles.

Performing dispatch center maintenance and administration of radio, CAD, 911 phone consoles and logging recorders.

Installing and programming mobile and portable subscriber units.

Troubleshooting and maintaining mobile and portable subscriber units.

Coordinating and completing projects specific to area of assignment, including developing and monitoring project budgets and resources.

Designing and directing project testing and quality assurance processes for assigned projects.

Monitoring vendor/partner performance to ensure compliance with agency specifications, procedures or protocols.

Supporting technology in 911 dispatch centers.

Providing professional customer support for system-related software and/or hardware issues, needs, or requirements.

Troubleshooting and repairing communication systems of a complex, technical nature.

Implementing and maintaining SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

If you have additional training and/or experience related to the items above that you feel would be of value to the hiring manager(s) when they are considering whom to invite to the hiring interviews, please describe it here.

SECTION III: ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (NOT SCORED)

For the following technology platforms, please check the box next to each item in which you are proficient and have professional-level, job-related experience.

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