Telecommunications Specialist III Telephone Technician Information and Technology Division (020777)
Telecommunications Specialist III Telephone Technician Information and Technology Division (020777)
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Job Description
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education Experience and Training
1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Computer Science Management Information
Systems Electronic Engineering Telecommunications Management or a related field
preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years
may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a
year-for-year basis.
2. Four years full-time wage-earning experience in installation maintenance and repair of
telephone and PBX telecommunications systems to include cable splicing cable and wiring
installation and remote programming moves and changes to electronic key and digital PBX
systems.
3. Corning Fiber Installation (CFI) Corning Fiber Testing and Troubleshooting (CTT) or an
equivalent manufacture certification may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Experience in the use of Autocad Microsoft Visio or equivalent blueprint programs preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of telecommunications principles equipment procedures and terminology.
2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.
3. Knowledge of the analysis and design of telecommunications systems preferred.
4. Knowledge of Standards for Structured Cabling (EIA/TIA 568 Standards) preferred.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures rules
and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.
8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
9. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
10. Skill to analyze diagnose and resolve telecommunications problems.
11. Skill to supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly climb stairs and ladders identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak
analyze alphabetize lift and carry 45 lbs. and over perceive depth operate a motor vehicle
and operate motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside and outside working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone
working protracted or irregular hours excessive heat cold humidity dampness and chill dry
atmosphere dust fumes grease oils solvents working at heights working on ladders or
scaffolding vibration and traveling by car van bus and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine drill screwdrivers staple gun
volt ohmmeter pliers cable locator fault locator telephone test set telephone dolly and
automobile.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office
**Please Note: This is a continuation of the position posting dated 08/05/25. Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**
JOB SUMMARY
Performs advanced and supervisory telecommunications work. Work involves selecting and
integrating system components for voice and data telecommunications networks; installing
maintaining and coordinating the installation and maintenance of telecommunications networks and
computer hardware attached to these networks; and supervising the work of others. Works under
limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Receives and responds to reports of trouble related to telecommunications and data equipment;
uses electronic testing equipment to diagnose and solve telecommunications problems; and
troubleshoots repairs tests and installs telecommunications components to include cable and
wiring and PBX systems.
B. Coordinates the planning and preparation for telecommunications network and systems
equipment; performs systems moves and changes internally and by remote access; and
coordinates and prepares reports supporting the operation and planning of telecommunications
systems.
C. Develops operational and administrative policies and procedures; and maintains records of
system performance and operations and equipment inventory to include developing and
maintaining cable infrastructure drawings.
D Maintains liaison with component vendors for proper operation and maintenance of equipment;
and provides technical guidance and assistance with telecommunications problems and issues.
E. Supervises the work of others.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
* Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH
EMAIL
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
