What are the responsibilities and job description for the TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II position at California Governor's Office of Emergency Services?
Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
This is the full journey level. Under general supervision, incumbents will assemble, install, modify, configure, create, program, diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of public safety agency communication network systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and engineering instructions. Incumbents analyze electronic problems and make repairs at both the system and component levels relating to microwave and land mobile radio (LMR). Incumbents are required to have a valid industry accepted FCC certificate or license (as listed in the Minimum Qualifications section) to interpret and apply the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations of the FCC relating to LMR and microwave communications. Incumbents use precision instruments to detect, eliminate, and prevent sources of radio frequency interference on all public safety communications network systems; and manage, configure, create, program, import/export data files for the PSC, service servers, hosts, desktop work stations, VoIP, RoIP, Telephone switches, PBX servers, routers and networking systems used by clients to support public safety communication systems and equipment. Incumbents manage MPLS, virtual private wire service (VPWS) services given an existing infrastructure network including modifying, deleting, disabling, re-enabling, and creating these services to support public safety communications networks.
Technicians at the journey level may be required to assist and train/instruct others while performing daily public safety telecommunications technical functions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
In Office - This position supports the day-to-day business operations which is handled in the office. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.
DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Conflict of Interest - This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.
The Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.
In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.
More information may be found here:
Logistics Management | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) FCC License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Background Investigation: Candidates are required to submit to a background investigation process, including but not limited to Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearances.
To be eligible for consideration, you must possess an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator’s License or industry accepted equivalent (please refer to the Classification Specifications). Please include a copy of your license or reference your Call Number or FRN #.
- List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
- List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
- Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
- You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
- SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
- Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.
NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/17/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to interface and interact with customers and co-workers in a professional manner
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Good written and oral communication skills
Benefits
- Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
- 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
- Flexible Schedules
- Generous paid time off
- Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
- Investment in careers development
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
HR Unit - AE
(916) 845-8321
Recruitments@CalOES.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 845-8527
EEO@CalOES.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
