Senior Telecommunications Specialist

About the Agency & Division:

The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. 

The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly sustaining and enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.As a Senior Telecommunications Specialist (STS) you will operate as a journeyman level technician that provides 24x7 maintenance, installation, and support of the WSP public safety communication systems which consist of both digital and analog microwave radio systems, land mobile radio base stations and repeaters, voting systems, communications consoles, and various other infrastructure equipment.

Additionally, you will provide maintenance, installation, and support of mobile and portable two-way radios, speed measuring devices (SMD), telecommunications devices such as VoIP telephones, and various other agency electronic equipment support needs. You may be assigned to perform system-level administration and monitoring of complex networked radio and data systems and equipment.

Travel:

Travel statewide is required for agency and division functions, training, WSP infrastructure support and project support and this may result in overnight stays. A WSP employee with an assigned take-home vehicle shall live within forty-five (45) miles of their assigned district, division or duty station.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Configure and maintain the LMR core network devices using industry standards.

• Monitor and update software and system hardware at the core as required.

• Configure, modify, and maintain radio dispatch console configurations and instant recall recorder software and hardware.

• Coordinate planned maintenance activities or outages with system users and field support technicians.

• Create, modify and manage portable and mobile software "code plugs" in accordance with WSP policies and fleetmap standards for WSP and other agencies under contract.

• Provide training to agency users of portables, mobiles and dispatch consoles.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Must possess or obtain a valid Washington State driver's license

• Two  years of formal education or training in electronics

• Five years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of at least one of the following:

• Two-way radio systems and equipment

• Digital and analog microwave carrier systems

• Wireless and wired data network systems

• Experience and understanding of computer based applications

• Knowledge and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.

• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here. 

WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.

Questions?

Please contact Aleesha Skillingstad-GIbbs at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at aleesha.skillingstad-gibbs@wsp.wa.gov.

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