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Telecommunications Engineers design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance telecommunication networks, systems and equipment; analyze existing networks and equipment and identify opportunities for improvement; develop solutions that meet business requirements.

• Design, implement, enhance, optimize, migrate, and maintain enterprise telecommunications infrastructure; collaborate in defining architectural strategy
• Consult with customers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications
• Define technical specifications for contracts and associated labor as well as contribute to request for proposal processes
• Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and/or vendors
• Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems
• Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, including loss of service; provide guidance to lower-level telecommunications team members
• Develop and document integrated test plans for certification of technological solutions, application designs, and enablement
• Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services
• Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems
• Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00