PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECT SUPERVISOR                                                                                     0528

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class directs the Enhanced 911 operations performed in the Police Department and County-wide public safety agencies.  The incumbent supervises a staff involved in the technical coordination of all hardware and software relating to 911 functions and related systems.  Work is performed under administrative supervision, and is reviewed through consultations and conferences.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Makes recommendations regarding the Enhanced 911 budget for the Police Department and public safety agencies;

            Acts as a liaison with contractors and subcontractors regarding problems with Enhanced 911 hardware, software and communications lines;

            Coordinates primary and secondary PSAP's (Public Safety Answering Points) at FRES, fire departments, police and EMS agencies;

            Plans for system interfaces such as the Mobile Data Computer (MDC), Automatic Vehicle Locater (AVL), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS);

            Educates the public regarding use of the 911 system;

            Trains staff at PSAP agencies;

            Monitors Enhanced 911 telephone systems;

            Maintains databases and interfaces with all PSAP's regarding addressing and data exchange.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of data processing and data communications related to Enhanced 911 systems;  knowledge of methods and procedures used in major types of data processing equipment; knowledge of data communications equipment and terminology; knowledge of methods of telecommunications analysis; knowledge of cost comparison techniques; ability to analyze telecommunications problems and determine solutions; ability to establish satisfactory working relationships with employees, department and agency heads; ability to supervise a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to develop and project budgets; ability to prepare reports; ability to conduct interviews with individuals and agencies to elicit information; 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 which includes, or is supplemented by, twelve (12) credits in data processing or a computer related field, and three (3) years of experience in the analysis, design and/or selection of electronic office systems, including at least two (2) years in an Enhanced 911 System; or,

 

            b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and seven (7) years of experience in the analysis, design, and/or selection of electronic office systems, including at least two (2) years in an Enhanced 911 System; or,

 

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

 

NOTE: Because of the rapid evolution of technology in this field, five (5) years of the qualifying experience must have been gained within the last six (6) years.

 

3/12/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03