Radio System Network Engineer (DoIT Network Engineer II)
Company: State of Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
IntroductionThe Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
provides support to state agencies, the Executive Office of the
Governor, the Governor's coordinating offices, and a variety of
independent agencies within the Executive Branch.Striving to
provide the highest level of customer service to its internal and
external customers, DoIT supports Maryland's agencies and
commissions through its leadership and strategic direction for
Information Technology and Telecommunications, establishing a long
range, target technology architecture, encouraging cross agency
collaboration and advocating best practices for operations and
project management.GRADE: STD 0020LOCATION OF POSITION: 100
Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032Main Purpose of Job: The
purpose of this position is to assist the Director, MD FIRST
Projects, in performing operations support activities for the MD
FIRST Statewide Public Safety Communications System. MD FIRST is a
Statewide Land Mobile Radio system that provides a common
infrastructure used to support the radio communications and
interoperability requirements of State public safety agencies and
other participating entities (i.e. counties and other municipal
public safety organizations) in accordance with 47 USC -
337(f)(1).This position supports the day-to-day operations of MD
FIRST, as well as MD FIRST project duties, in support of the
implementation and administration of the MD FIRST radio system.
This position is directly responsible for MD FIRST Network and
Asset Management activities.The State of Maryland has made a
significant investment in its Statewide Public Safety
Communications System, providing reliable and interoperable
communications to public safety personnel throughout Maryland. The
system is currently operational throughout the State and supports
over 120K operational users in their day-to-day operations and over
3M push-to-talk transmissions daily. The critical nature of this
system necessitates the incumbent possess a keen attention to
detail and an ability to function at a high level of performance
associated with this grade to ensure that the MD FIRST support
systems and related documentation are maintained in an appropriate
manner while also supporting MD FIRST customers at a high
level.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:Experience: Seven years of experience designing and
implementing complex data communications or telecommunications
networks.Notes:
- Candidates may substitute a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university in Computer Information
Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or
other information technology related field of study to include
coursework in database management systems for up to four years of
the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an
accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit
hours for each year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the U.S. Armed Forces military
service experience in Database Administration classifications or
Database Administration specialty codes in the Information
Technology field of work on a year for year basis for the required
experience and education.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with radio network technology projects (as a project
manager, account manager or member of a technical team).
- Experience troubleshooting complex technical land mobile radio
issues and developing effective solutions.SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:Employees in this classification may be subject to
call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide
the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can
be reached. Employees may be furnished with a pager or cell phone.
Applicants for this classification may handle sensitive data, which
will require a full scope background investigation prior to
appointment. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of
the applicant. Employees may occasionally be required to travel to
field locations and must have access to an automobile in the event
a state vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will
be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.SELECTION
PROCESS:Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on
your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this
recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be
submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked
as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the
eligible (employment) list for at least one year.EXAMINATION
PROCESS:The assessment may consist of a rating of your education,
training, and experience related to the requirements of the
position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate
information on your application. Please report all experience and
education that is related to this position.BENEFITS:STATE OF
MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:Online applications are
highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the
paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted
to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and
Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received in our office by the
closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM
Recruitment and Examination Division at
Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.We thank our Veterans for their service to our
country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State's diversity.
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