Position Information

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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleRadio Engineering Manager

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

Building 7

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC) the incumbent is responsible for OIEC engineering, program technical support functions of the Office. The incumbent manages the 911 Unit, plans, organizes and directs activities relative to OIEC authority, supervises staff within the unit as well as collaborates with staff from other Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services offices, external agencies and outside entities including local governments, federal agencies, and consultants.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

- Manages all aspects and staff of the 911 Program Unit, planning, prioritizing and directing tasks and related activities.

- Performs all administrative supervisory duties as required.

- Analyzes, or assigns tasks for analysis of 911 systems functionality, performance and analyzes system/network performance reports.

- Prepares recommendations to take corrective actions and/or make modifications to hardware, software, operations, policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems.

- Facilitates the migration of public safety answering point (PSAPs) migration to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capability.

- Establishes statewide priorities and action steps with a focus on sustaining current 911 systems and implementing NG911 systems.

- Articulates plans for sustainable, statewide NG911 solution among all stakeholder engagement with planning, coordination and implementation efforts related to the priorities and plans for NG911.

- Develops plans for statewide NG911 solution to develop interconnectivity of 911 systems and implement NG911 in cooperation with county 911 systems.

- Resolves, repairs, or assigns tasks for hardware and software architectural and infrastructure problems and directs routine maintenance to ensure and maintain optimal network operations and service.

- Develops and recommends technical standards for the procurement, operation and maintenance of the emergency communications systems, networks and other communications assets, including those of DHSES and other state agencies and/or intergovernmental organizations.

- Prepares or assigns tasks for official correspondence, reports, briefings, schedules and reports as appropriate and necessary for the efficiently and effectiveness of the functions and technical operations of OIEC.

- Coordinates, facilitates and participates in and attends meetings and conferences to discuss public safety communications hardware and software specifications, applications, and services.

- Makes recommendations regarding product acquisitions and system design changes to OIEC/DHSES operations and other State and local stakeholders.

- Ensures staff maintain a thorough knowledge of the state of the art in PSAP technology and manufactured product offerings in land mobile radio, emergency services dispatching, voice and data telecommunications and other emerging technologies with applications for the public safety field.

- Leads and/or develops program and technical requirements to be used with annual Request for Application (RFA) offerings associated with State overseen communication grant programs to facilitate the development, consolidation, or operation of 911 systems.

- Leads, supervises, or coordinates the provision of emergency/disaster response communications as requested by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), including technical support, operation and analysis of 911 systems during daily operations, planned events and disaster response to unplanned events.

- Oversees the collective operations, maintenance and upgrade of equipment, technology, and practices to the State's 911 ecosystem.

- Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE

Current NYS employee with one year or more of qualifying, permanent service as a Radio Engineer

OR

Nine years of experience as a radio systems engineer involving the development, deployment, operation, and maintenance of wireless land mobile radio or other wireless communications systems, of which two years must have included supervisory experience.

Substitutions:
A degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, applied engineering, physics, or related field may substitute as follows:
•An associate degree may substitute for two years' experience,
•A bachelor's degree may substitute for four years' experience,
•A master's degree may substitute for five years' experience

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the NYS Human Rights Law, DHSES does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

DHSES is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and is committed to providing our programs and services without discrimination.

In support of Executive Order 31, all qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/MC

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A, 5th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 218072 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.