DIRECTOR OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS                                                               0185

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for developing, planning and improving the County's telecommunications system.  Supervision is exercised over employees who are responsible for meeting communications requirements and for administering the policies and procedures governing the use of communica­tions equipment and systems.  The work is performed under the general supervi­sion of an administrative supervisor, and is reviewed through conferences and the submission of required reports for the achievement of desired results.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Plans and directs the development of improved telecommunications systems;

            Directs the implementation of the telecommunications systems on an on-going basis;

            Supervises the computerized techniques required to analytically design optimum voice and data communications networks and charges departments for their use of such networks;

            Supervises the preparation and evaluation of technical specifications for procurement of competitively bid electronic voice, data, video and other tele­communications equipment;

            Maintains close liaison with department heads for the proper implementation and operation of telecommunica­tions policies and procedures in a manner compatible with effective and effi­cient operation;

            Supervises the preparation of the telecommunications capital and operating budgets;

            Interprets and administers contracts with private vendors;

            Supervises the preparation of phone directories.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, procedures and applications of sophisticated communication systems; thorough knowledge of current developments, research and literature in the communications field; thorough knowledge of the various communications requirements of federal, state and local governmental agencies and jurisdictions; thorough knowledge of systems analysis as it applies to the communications field; thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limita­tions of modern communications networks; ability to systematically analyze and solve problems involved in communications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials of other agencies and jurisdic­tions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN-COMPETITIVE

            Either:

            a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience with a large-scale communications facility in a position which involves responsibility for communications planning, systems modification or analysis; or,

            b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eight (8) years of experience working with a large-scale communications facility in a position which involves responsibility for communications planning, systems modification or analysis; or,

            c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

 

R03/19/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/6/03