Telecommunications Tech

Position: Telecommunications Tech 1
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title:telecommunications tech 1agency:georgia emergency management and homeland security job requisition :rotating (united states of america) compensation details:$18.29job description:this job description is for the part-time telecommunications tech 1 position in the state warning point.georgia emergency management and homeland security agency (gema/hs) telecommunications tech 1advertised salary $18.29 hour description:as part of the office of the governor, the georgia emergency management and homeland security agency (gema/hs) coordinate the state’s preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to disasters under the authority of the emergency management act of 1981.gema/hs

works with local, state, and federal governments, in partnership with the private sector and faith-based community, to prevent and respond to natural and man-made  addition, gema/hs employees are on 24-hour call statewide to assist local authorities when disaster strikes.duties & responsibilities:under general supervision, receive and disseminates emergency and non-emergency information to and from state and federal partners, responders, local governments, and other entities as required.

Operates a variety of voice and data communications equipment and systems including radio, telephone, satellite phone, computer and other specialized telecommunications equipment, notification systems, and computer applications.telecommunications tech 1 coordinates voice and data communication traffic within the state warning point (swp) for gema/hs according to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations.duties of telecommunications tech 1 include, but are not limited to:performing assigned communications functions for gema/hs, the georgia department of natural resources (dnr), and other agencies as required.understanding

and following all directives, policies, protocols, and checklists.actively working as part of a cohesive team on assigned shifts, across all shifts and throughout gema/hs to deliver excellent customer service to the public and all who interact with the swp.sending, receiving, relaying, monitoring, logging, recording (voice), reporting and interpreting emergency and non-emergency information from various information sources including, but not limited to: the state’s electronic crisis information management system (webeoc), resource lists, checklists, gema/hs staff, the national weather service, and other agencies, organizations and sources.providing

professional, courteous assistance using clear and concise speech over the phone, radio and through all other means of communication, both verbal and written.performing all administrative duties necessary for the operation of the swp.maintains accountability and physical security of assigned computers, communications devices, and credentials in the workplace, at home and while in transit.ensures the readiness of all assigned computers and communications devices, required updates, logons, etc.

Reports deficiencies in a timely manner.adheres to all health safety and workplace safety protocols.safeguards sensitive operational information and activities.the part time telecommunications tech 1 for which this offering is being made will normally work 20 hours a week on a schedule set by the swp manager or a swp watch supervisor. Schedule and hours increase may vary…