Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is responsible for overseeing the planning, construction, and operation of the State of California’s Middle Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI) and overseeing the critical efforts lead by key stakeholders including the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Third-Party Administrator (TPA).

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Broadband Middle-Mile Initiative, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Sr. Telecom Engr) will provide engineering and leadership functions to lead the design and implementation of the statewide middle mile network.

The Sr. Telecom Engr will perform high level planning and design functions, and oversee Caltrans and other stakeholders performing project management, engineering, design, system planning, specification, diagramming, mapping, and construction of the network. The Sr. Telecom Engr will select the lead technical staff at the state and district level and will oversee planning of the network design based on industry best practices. The Sr. Telecom Engr will identify the technical components and technical services that require procurement. The Sr. Telecom Engr will work with staff and contractors to provide the engineering input for contracts needed for system-level engineering, detailed design, material supply, construction, quality assurance, maintenance, and upgrades. The Sr. Telecom Engr will lead the engineering oversight of these functions. The Sr. Telecom Engr will draw on experience from similar roles in engineering of telecommunications and broadband networks of similar or larger scale.

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Special Requirements

Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed state application (STD. 678) – For exam use only.

Please do NOT include your Social Security Number on any of the submitted documents.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIRED All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and résumés do not take the place of the SOQ.

1.Please describe your education, training, knowledge and experience related to Telecommunications and Networks that qualifies you for the position of the Senior Telecommunications Engineer in the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative project.

2.Describe a situation where you had to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in a telecommunications or network project. How did you approach this task, and what were the results?

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial working experience leading telecommunications and broadband construction projects of similar scale
• Professional engineering license in the State of California.
• Thorough knowledge of technology and standard industry practices of telecommunications businesses using fiber optic technologies in middle mile and last mile environments.
• Thorough knowledge of layout, locations, and equipment characteristics of fiber communications systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of network engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of fiber optic construction, facility design, and transmission electronics.
• Experience in large scale project management Ability to perform cost estimates and forecast project timelines.
• Ability to analyze and project growth and need for additional capacity of the system.
• Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with other State staff, customers, elected officials, external and contracted entities, as well as the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally or in writing.
• Ability to perform accurate computations and projections under stressful or hurried conditions.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Fine Print

When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application, as well as your eligibility in the Explanations box; otherwise, your application may not be processed.

If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at

Training and Development Assignment may be considered. Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Required. Please see “Special Requirements” section for further information.

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