Telecommunications Projects Coordinator
Telecommunications Projects Coordinator
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Department of Public Safetys mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws deterring criminal activity and providing vital support to the state of Arizona and its citizens.
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Salary: $78900.22 $106149.89
To apply you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your online application.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Manager who will work under general direction and is responsible for work of considerable complexity including planning coordinating and implementing projects for the Wireless Systems Bureau. Develops and compiles research for and maintains strategic and financial plans as well as budget and statistical reports relating to supporting a statewide telecommunications system. Duties include equipment procurement coordinating the installation of telecommunications systems and facilitating operational meetings and discussions. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list.
Requires a minimum of an Associates degree from an accredited college or university and three 3 years of experience managing or coordinating projects of various sizes. Additional education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
Requires technical certification (e.g. FCC General Class License PCIA or APCO Technician Certificate CET Journeyman Certificate with a Communications endorsement or equivalent) OR acquisition of the FCC General Class License or the APCO Technician Certificate within twelve 12 months from the date of hire. Failure to acquire either of these certificates within twelve 12 months from the date of hire will violate probationary status and be grounds for termination.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
Office Setting.
Travel by conventional vehicles 4wheel drive trucks snowtraversing vehicles and where appropriate riding in fixedwing and rotarywing aircraft in all forms of weather and conditions (e.g. extreme heat extreme cold rain blizzards heavy snowfall icy roads muddy roads etc..
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Will be required to travel to perform certain work functions.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least Standard in the last 12 months.
Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drugfree work environment through preemployment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefiteligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
Accrued vacation pay and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Topranked retirement plans
Affordable medical dental vision life and short & longterm disability insurance plans
Employee Assistance Peer and Family Support Programs
Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
