Senior Technician, Telecommunication (26-IT)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Senior Technician Telecommunication is responsible for assisting in the overall management operational guidance installation maintenance and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems and equipment and services provided for DC Water. The incumbent will also be expected to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and provide expert guidance on telecommunications technologies. diagnose and resolve complex problems and billing issues with cellular phones and pagers the Senior Technician acts as a key point of contact for technical issues which will require maintaining an exceptionally high level of customer service for internal and external customers.

• Maintains DC Water communications systems (voice/data). Monitors and analyzes voice operation and performance using established test procedures documents and evaluates problems and/or malfunctions diagnoses sources of problems implements corrective action with appropriate agency prioritizes problems and monitors repair actions.

• Participate in project planning and execution for new installations or upgrades of telecommunication systems.

• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to align technical requirements with project goals.

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on telecommunication systems and equipment.

• Develops and modifies user technical training materials. Trains users in proper use of equipment and system operation.

• Maintain accurate records of installation processes maintenance activities and repair logs.

• Prepare detailed reports on system performances including metrics and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

• Coordinates the radio dispatching functionality between the Blue Plain facility and remote sites as well as inventory and provide maintenance for specialized equipment.

• Creates modifies and maintains Information Technology Telecommunications internal and external policies and procedures forms and documents.

• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Telecommunication manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees/contractors throughout DC Water.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

• Connect to a strong we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.

• Be your true are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.

• Build your skills and career are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.

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