*CLOSING DATE: Open Continuous until filled *

POSITION: Telecommunications Engineer

*SALARY: *$36.47 p/h

REPORTS TO: Telecommunications Services Manager

LOCATION: Information Technology Division, Nespelem, WA 

*Basic Functions: *Under general direction, is responsible for planning and designing the telecommunications infrastructure and enterprise network solutions. Responsible for troubleshooting, installing, implementing and administering telecommunications systems and providing Tier III support. Responsible for analyzing capacity issues and developing capacity planning models. Responsible for ensuring planned testing activities are executed and for developing telecommunications security guidelines. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*Education and Training: *

• Requires a High School Diploma, GED with 96 months experience OR
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or Information Technology with 48 months experience OR,
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or Information Technology with 12 months experience and,
• Experience in Telecommunication, Networks, Computer Science, or IT related fields, managing network projects and experience in working with teams, developing work plans. 
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Conviction.
•  A+ Certification
• Project+ Certification
• Network+ Certification
• Security+ Certification
• Shortel Certification
• Required to have and maintain Valid Driver License throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires knowledge of quality principles and tools, especially root cause analysis and problem solving.

Requires skill in effectively planning, organizing, controlling and supervising the work of subordinates.

Requires skill in establishing and communicating clear expectations regarding work performance for both the individual and/or team.

Requires skill in a variety of communication methods to present complex issues to diverse audiences.

Requires skill in creating an environment for improving customer satisfaction and promotes an atmosphere that establishes customer satisfaction as a key value in the organization.

Requires skill in utilizing a personal computer and utilizing associated software programs.

Requires knowledge of system environments.

Requires novice knowledge of various switches and routers for use in private and carrier-based optical WAN and MAN networks across multiple data centers utilizing MPLS and advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.

Requires expert knowledge of commercial enterprise-level tools and products to provide core network services including: firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, DHCP, web security, email security, VPN, and NAC.

Requires expert knowledge of VOIP telephony products.

Requires ability to implement and support telephony products including Nortel and ShoreTel Communication Manager and PBX equipment and Key Systems.

Requires ability to implement and suppo