TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 1805

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves performing highly skilled technical work in the use and repair of remote and local data communications equipment. The employee in this class performs highly skilled technical work in the diagnosis, repair, modification, installation, maintenance and operation of computerized communications equipment. Direct supervision may be exercised over subordinate technical and/or clerical personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, submission of reports and evaluation of work performed. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Deliver, install and test modems, statistical and intelligent multiplexers, CRT and printer terminals, card readers, and keypunch equipment;

Solder and wire appropriate cables and connectors associated with remote equipment;

Isolate telecommunications problems from the switched telephone

network (DDD) or leased telephone lines, from the modems and multiplexers, from the remote input-output equipment;

Isolate and diagnose problems emanating from the computer site telecommunications equipment, which includes multiplexers and modems,

and a Central Processing Unit host (select-intelligent-integrated communicator-interface to the computer systems);

Diagnose communications software and host computers; set appropriate terminal speeds; test software programs;

Prepare specifications and perform bid analyses for telecommunications equipment;

Assist computer terminal users with technical difficulties.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods used in repairing, maintaining, testing and operating telecommunication equipment; thorough knowledge of the use and servicing of equipment including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, data analyzers and transmission testing equipment; thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary while using electronic equipment; good knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing electronic transmission and receiving equipment; skill in soldering, fraying and analyzing electronic circuit boards

and components; ability to detect causes of malfunction of equipment and to make necessary repairs; ability to maintain accurate reports and to prepare work reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, instructors and users of equipment; ability to supervise the work of subordinate technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience in the repair, maintenance and operation of computerized telecommunications equipment.

NOTE: Education in the field of Computer Science may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of three (3) years.

7/1/85

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive