Sr. Telecommunications Specialist Apply
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusionin the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Electronic Services Division (ESD)supports all goals, most directly sustaining and enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.
Watch for a first-hand experience of what it is like to work as a Senior Telecommunications Specialist with the WSP!.This position works closely with ESD Engineers, management and Supervisors, other Senior Telecommunications Specialists, ECST-Shop technicians, Communications Division Station Managers and Communication Officers, the District Commander and command staff, and WSP customers, both internal and external. This can range from project planning, providing technical assistance for repair and maintenance of issued electronic equipment and answering technical questions, to providing training or assisting the customer with problem resolution by referring them to the appropriate resource.
Travel:
A take home vehicle will be assigned and require you to live within forty-five (45) miles of your assigned district, division or duty station. Travel statewide is required for agency and division functions, training, WSP infrastructure support and project support and this may result in overnight stays.
Our new teammate will be able to:
- Perform microwave and land mobile radio system level analysis to plot trends for Engineer.
- Assist Engineer with system level analysis for failure analysis.
- Provide Engineering support for system design.
- Support the Field technicians with additional support for system troubleshooting.
- Provide engineering support for projects and site level deployments by preparing equipment for installation or issue.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must possess or obtain a valid Washington State driver's license
- Two years of formal education or training in electronics
- Five years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of at least one of the following:
- Two-way radio systems and equipment
- Digital and analog microwave carrier systems
- Wireless and wired data network systems
- Experience and understanding of computer based applications
- Knowledge and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.
- Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
- Qualification for thePublic Loan Forgiveness Program.