County of San Luis Obispo
Microwave Network Engineer I, II, or III
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, Information Technology Department, is looking for an experienced microwave radio network engineer to help manage the County's public safety microwave radio network. The Network Engineer will be a key contributor to supporting several large County departments in the requirements and success of the County's Public Safety radio systems. We are looking for a detail oriented, forward thinking, team player to successfully manage the County's microwave radio network.
The Department
San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department (ITD) offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is encouraged and rewarded. ITD consists of 85 staff within four (4) operational Divisions: Administration; Applications; Customer Service / Delivery; and Infrastructure. ITD resources are operated and maintained in a manner that supports high availability for utilization and minimizes the risk of business interruption. ITD's focus is on developing a sustainable, customer focused environment to enhance and improve the quality of technology services used by County departments for the benefit of all San Luis Obispo County residents, businesses, and visitors. This career opportunity provides candidates the exposure of working with all our county departments; essentially 23 different industries. The County supports a work-life balance, and provides a generous pension and an outstanding community environment.
The Job
This position is within the Infrastructure Division and will be a part the communications team made up of eight employees. The communications team manages both the County's public safety radio and video surveillance systems. Recently the County has planned a migration from traditional TDM transport across its microwave system to a newer more modern system leveraging all IP based radios using advanced carrier class IP network technologies for system resiliency. The system consists of a 14-site microwave radio network using a mixture of 6ghz and 11ghz licensed microwave radio links and another approximately six sites connected via other IP networks. The public safety radio system is supporting multiple agencies and over 2000 subscribers daily.This position requires the engineer to work not only alone but with team members and customer departments to provide highly reliable and timely solutions. The type of work will include working on ladders, and lift platforms. Installing microwave radios, network switches, routers, and other associated systems. Use spectrum analyzers where needed for troubleshooting or conducting field surveys. Use power tools, hand tools, measuring and/or metering devices. The communications team is comprised of a senior communications technician, five communications technicians, one IT specialist, one systems administrator and one technology supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Network Engineer I:
An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution.Network Engineer II:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.Network Engineer III:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment. OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
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The Department
San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department (ITD) offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is encouraged and rewarded. ITD consists of 85 staff within four (4) operational Divisions: Administration; Applications; Customer Service / Delivery; and Infrastructure. ITD resources are operated and maintained in a manner that supports high availability for utilization and minimizes the risk of business interruption. ITD's focus is on developing a sustainable, customer focused environment to enhance and improve the quality of technology services used by County departments for the benefit of all San Luis Obispo County residents, businesses, and visitors. This career opportunity provides candidates the exposure of working with all our county departments; essentially 23 different industries. The County supports a work-life balance, and provides a generous pension and an outstanding community environment.
The Job
This position is within the Infrastructure Division and will be a part the communications team made up of eight employees. The communications team manages both the County's public safety radio and video surveillance systems. Recently the County has planned a migration from traditional TDM transport across its microwave system to a newer more modern system leveraging all IP based radios using advanced carrier class IP network technologies for system resiliency. The system consists of a 14-site microwave radio network using a mixture of 6ghz and 11ghz licensed microwave radio links and another approximately six sites connected via other IP networks. The public safety radio system is supporting multiple agencies and over 2000 subscribers daily.This position requires the engineer to work not only alone but with team members and customer departments to provide highly reliable and timely solutions. The type of work will include working on ladders, and lift platforms. Installing microwave radios, network switches, routers, and other associated systems. Use spectrum analyzers where needed for troubleshooting or conducting field surveys. Use power tools, hand tools, measuring and/or metering devices. The communications team is comprised of a senior communications technician, five communications technicians, one IT specialist, one systems administrator and one technology supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:Network Engineer I:
An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution.Network Engineer II:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.Network Engineer III:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment. OR B: An associates degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university or completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience involving the analysis, installation, programming, application and/or troubleshooting of networking systems and related equipment.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
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