Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions

This is a continuous filing exam. The next cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 04/18/2008, 04/17/2009. Salary Information: Level I: $4,259.50 to $5,178.25 monthly Level II: $4,685.83 to $5,695.00 monthly This is a single classification with two (2) salary levels. Level I/Range A is the level at which initial appointments to Telephony Systems Technician are typically made; and advancement from the lower to the higher level of the class is at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. IMPORTANT UPDATE: EMAIL OR PAPER EXAM NOTIFICATION If applying on-line, exam notices will be sent according to the notification preference (email or paper) selected on your “Job Application” under the “Personal Profile”. Time-sensitive exam notices contain important information related to your job application status. Be certain your email and mailing addresses are current. For more information refer to Instructions for Notification or Instructions for Application and Edit Personal Profile. Performs installation, maintenance, repair, modification and testing of telecommunications equipment and systems such as intercommunication systems, voice and data terminals, digital and analog switching equipment and cable and fiber systems. Incumbents at both levels of Telephony Systems Technician install, maintain and repair voice/data electronic equipment including computerized branch exchange equipment, electronic telephones, key telephone systems, alarm systems, data circuits and terminals, but (Level I) incumbents work under close supervision on specialized equipment and systems (such as large computerized branch exchange equipment and data circuits utilized in Sacramento County) until proficiency is achieved. Incumbents at (Level II) are additionally responsible for independently analyzing and solving problems associated with installing, maintaining and repairing all County voice/data telecommunications equipment and systems.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:

Level II Knowledge Of Tools, equipment, practices and methods of installing voice/data telecommunications and signaling equipment. Construction, assembly repair and operation of electronic voice/data equipment. Various network interfaces such as 2-wire, 4-wire, loop start, ground start, duel tone multiple frequency, simple frequency and direct inward dialing. Basic theory of electronics including solid state and integrated circuits. Electronic mathematics. Safety procedures such as handling electrical energy devices. Principles and procedures of fabricating, installing, maintaining, repairing, operating and testing voice/data, switching, complex carrier equipment, test devices and other telecommunications equipment. Ability To Diagnose defects in voice/data system and signaling equipment. Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and service manuals. Use a variety of hand tools to construct, install, operate, maintain, repair, modify and operate electronic equipment. Perform tests on complex electronic circuitry. Use precision test instruments. Prepare and maintain records and reports. Write and speak English at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance. Carry out written and oral directions. Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and other governmental and private business personnel. Level I Same as for Telephony Systems Technician (Level II) except that work is originally performed under close supervision; but as experience is gained, greater independence and less detailed supervision is received.

Employment Standards:

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education or training that is likely to provide the required knowledges and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the knowledges and abilities would be: Level II One year of experience performing the duties of Telephony Systems Technician (Level I) in Sacramento County service; Or: Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of voice/data telecommunications equipment including key telephone systems; electronic switching equipment; private automatic change equipment; alarm signaling equipment and 2-wire and 4-wire interface networks. Note: The four years of experience must have also included one year of journey level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of computerized electronic switching systems of at least 200 port capacity and equipment and systems comparable to the Sacramento County Telecommunications System. Level I Three years of experience in the installations, maintenance and repair of voice/data telecommunications equipment including key telephone systems; electronic switching equipment; private automatic base exchange equipment, alarm signaling equipment and 2-wire and 4-wire interface networks. Education Substitution: Education or training in electrical technology, electrical engineering, electronics, communications technology or a field that is directly related to the Knowledges and Abilities, above, may substitute for one year of the required experience; acceptable proof of such education or training is one of the following: a) an A.A. or A.S. degree in one of the above fields from an accredited two-year college; or b) a certificate of completion of a vocational training program in one of the above fields at an accredited college, trade or military school; or c) completion of 30 semester units in one of the above fields at an accredited two-year college or university. Notes: The level at which initial appointments to the class of Telephony Systems Technician are made Advancement from the lower to higher level of this class (Level I to Level II), are at the discretion of the appointing authority, providing the minimum qualifications are met. Special Requirements: A valid Class 3 or higher California Driver's License by date of appointment. Failure to maintain the license may be cause for disciplinary action under Civil Service Commission Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Normal color vision. Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment while standing, leaning or lying in various positions to install equipment. Ability to climb and install equipment on antenna towers and other structures. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Supplemental Information:

Testing Process Minimum Qualifications – To be accepted into the testing process, the information submitted on the application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications by the cut-off date. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will advance to the next testing phase – the Training & Experience Evaluation Exam. Formula Rate (Training & Experience Evaluation) Exam – The evaluation of the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, as shown in response to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questions, weighted 100%. A panel of subject matter experts will only evaluate the responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questions in this job announcement. All candidates successful in the testing process will be notified by mail of their score and ranking and placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the evaluation of the candidate’s responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questionnaire. Note: Responses to the Training & Experience Evaluation supplemental questionnaire must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date in order to be evaluated. Note: The information provided should be consistent with the information in your standard County of Sacramento application and is subject to verification. Please refer to the Training & Experience Evaluation instructions (located in this job announcement) for guidance on how to respond to the supplemental questions. How to Apply As vacancies occur, a cut-off date will be established and posted in the County of Sacramento Employment Office. All applications/supplements received by 5:00 p.m. on the current posted cut-off date will be processed. Applications received after the current posted cut-off date will remain on file and processed after the next established cut-off date. Application packets may be submitted to our office on-line, in person or by mail. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the standard County of Sacramento application form and their responses to the supplemental questions on-line. However, any required additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts, etc.) must be submitted in person or by mail and clearly marked with the title of the job for which you are applying. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure his/her application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other required document(s) are received by the current cut-off date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Note: Resumes may be attached to your submitted application. However, a resume (electronic or hard copy) will not substitute for the experience information that is required on your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety. A notation of “See Resume” will not substitute for the information requested on the application. To apply, please complete and submit a standard County of Sacramento application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. on the application cut-off date to the: County of Sacramento Employment Office 609 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone 916-874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Inter-Office Mail Code: 06-007 www.saccountyjobs.org Note: The County of Sacramento Employment Office is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail or County interoffice mail. For information regarding other County jobs, call (916) 874-5627. You will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day. Applications are available by calling (916) 874-5593 or www.saccountyjobs.org. For additional information related to the County of Sacramento’s employee benefits, appeal rights, application and testing process information, please read the “Sacramento County Employment Benefits You...” brochure, review the "Employee Benefits" section on our website, or review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s). For Applicants with Disabilities ONLY Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete and submit the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out by applicant and their doctor to the Disability Compliance Office by the final filing date as listed in this job announcement. The Reasonable Accommodation Request Form can be obtained by clicking here or by contacting the Sacramento County Employment Office or Disability Compliance Office. Failure to submit this request by the final filing date may result in the County being unable to provide the requested accommodation in a timely manner for this administration of the examination. Sacramento County Disability Compliance Office 700 H Street, Room 5720 Sacramento, CA 95814 Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions Please note that your response to the Supplemental Questionnaire is the exam for this job posting, and your responses to the questions will be scored against a pre-determined formula. Responses to the Supplemental Questions not received by the final filing date will not be rated. Please complete the Supplemental Questionnaire attached to this job bulletin or if applying on-line, see the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. This is an essential part of the testing process. When completing the Supplemental Questions, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Please include 1) places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or the application will not be considered in scoring that part of the exam. Incomplete or missing responses to the Supplemental Questions will negatively affect your score. If you are not submitting your application on-line, include the steps below when preparing your responses to the Supplemental Questions. Place ONLY your last name, first name, and middle initial on each page. Identify each question on your responses. Attach to your standard County of Sacramento application and submit by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered by the rating panel as responses to the Supplemental Questions.

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