Digital Telecommunications Specialist 1 - Office of Information Technology - Now Hiring

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Digital Telecommunications Specialist 1 for the Office of Information Technology. *** This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.*** This position will be responsible for supporting the fiber optic plant at the University including the coordination and implementation of cable installations, testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and the coordination for construction projects. This position is also responsible for assisting with the maintenance, testing, and installation of campus telecommunication devices, wireless access points, switches, and routers as well as locating and marking underground communication cables.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field; OR Associate's degree in electronics technology or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in data communications networks involving the fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair and modification of hardware and software; OR completion of trade school or military training to the certificate level in electronics technology which included theory of communications technology and two years of experience as described above; ORan equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

This position requires lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds overhead. This position requires climbing on ladders or accessing areas in a building that would require crawling.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with knowledge in various telecommunication systems and practices, analytical skills including the ability to solve problems and gather data using GIS Software, proven experience in fiber optics, ability to pay close attention to detail and make sound decisions using information at hand, ability to multi-task, preparing high quality products in tight deadlines, both individually and in collaborative teams, and/or strong verbal and written communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs and on-call availability for emergency response is required.

Compensation Grade

Grade 33 (Entry, Step 01 $22.83/hr - Step 05 $27.07/hr)

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

Perks of PERS

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

"I'm so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I'm completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me." - Robin F.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups

• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Contact Information

Jill Short at (see application details)

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at (see application details).

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV - (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter - (optional)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References - (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts - (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration - (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.