TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS (Federal Government) (EMERGING PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY) California Occupational Guide Number 2005-A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Telecommunications Specialists provide day-to-day operational and technical oversight of assigned telecommunications systems, services and facilities. They manage 3-5 employees at the higher level, may serve as the Contracting Officer's technical representative and provide administration duties on systems and services contracts. They perform a range of telecommunication technical support functions. Frequent travel is required. Acts as Telecommunications Manager in his/her absence. Student Trainees in this series are used in a variety of settings. They usually work part-time while enrolled in advanced degree college programs. They troubleshoot systems, analyze and research industry changes and innovations, or determine feasibility of emerging technologies.
COMPENSATION
Wage Range: $3,600 - $4,451/month (Federal Wage Levels: GS-7, 9, 11, and 12)
REQUIREMENTS
Job Skills Needed:
-- Ability to read, understand and interpret instructions,
regulations and guidelines
-- Knowledge of integrated voice/data systems
-- Ability to select, gather, analyze data, draw conclusions
and present recommendations
-- Oral and written communication skills
-- Computer knowledge
-- Managing (for upper GS levels)
Training/Requirements:
-- 4-year course of study leading to bachelor degree or, 3 years
experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least a GS-4 level
-- 1 year equivalent experience required each to promote to GS-7, 9, 11
and 12 level
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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