Telecommunications Systems Technician III

Telecommunications Systems Technician III

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This range is provided by California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Under the direction of the Telecommunications Systems Operations Supervisor (TSOS I), the Telecommunications Systems Technician III (TST III) is responsible for responding to and resolving the most critical and complex public safety communications problems for State Agency clients. The TST III will also have lead responsibility over one or more technicians and may act as the area supervisor in their absence.

Incumbents perform the full range of technician responsibilities required to ensure the continued operation of all public safety communication network/systems and equipment, which requires comprehensive knowledge of all public safety communication network/systems, including the most critical and complex. The duties are performed by following Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations; utilizing at a minimum, office‑provided training, complex test equipment, computers, hand tools, the Telecommunications Division Manual (TDM), and technical literature.

Incumbent will communicate effectively on all written and verbal interactions, frequently interfacing with customers and co‑workers to resolve issues and collaborate. In a lead capacity, incumbents will plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate the work activities of other technicians within an assigned geographic shop or microwave area to ensure the quality, quantity, and timeliness standards are met; assist to obtain the resources required to facilitate proper completion of work and foster communications with individuals, organizations, and other public safety agencies served.

The TST III will maintain a professional and team‑centered environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Incumbent will work proficiently with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Traveling to and working in remote locations, high elevations, and inclement weather conditions may be required.

• Applications are scheduled to be released to the hiring manager after the following dates:
• December 1, 2025
• December 15, 2025
• December 29, 2025

In Office:
This position supports and manages the day‑to‑day business operations for Cal OES which is handled in an office location. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.

DMV Pull Program:
Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization.

Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees. Public Safety Communications (PSC) serves the state of California by providing public safety communications to the state’s first responders and oversight of the 9‑1‑1 system to the people of California. In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work;

this may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive and may require relocation to emergency sites.

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