Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleRadio Engineer

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $83550 to $105472 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience as a radio system engineer involving the development, deployment, operation, and maintenance of wireless land mobile radio or other wireless communication systems.

An associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Applied Engineering, Physics, or a related field may substitute for two years of general experience; a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Applied Engineering, Physics, or a related field can substitute for four years of general experience; or a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Applied Engineering, Physics, or a related field can substitute for five years of general experience.

Duties Description Duties included, but not limited to:
• Responsible for engineering, technical support, and analysis for the Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC).
• Collaborate with peers and staff within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) offices, other State agencies, and outside entities (local governments, federal agencies, consultants) in relation to planning, implementing, or operating public safety communications systems.
• Provide emergency/disaster response communications as requested by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) or the Executive staff.
• Provide technical support, operation, and maintenance of communications assets deployed during exercises and disaster response incidents.
• Analyze radio, microwave, and satellite communications systems functionality and performance.
• Resolve and repair hardware and software problems and direct routine maintenance to ensure optimal network operations and service.
• Develop and understand technical standards for the operation and maintenance of the emergency communications systems and assets.
• Capable of monitoring the use and operations of public safety radio frequencies.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the state-of-the-art land mobile radio, emergency services dispatching systems, voice, and data telecommunications.
• Maintain experience with IP networking in relation to systems and radio communications.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of emerging technologies with applications intended for the field of public safety.
• Experience with operating deployable assets, communications equipment, and land mobile radio/satellite, and telecommunications systems.
• Assist in developing and analyzing intergovernmental tactical interoperable communications plans.
• Familiarity with regional and interagency governance activities and policy analysis in relation to the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP).
• Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/EP

Telephone 5184735282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.