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Position: |
Telecommunications Specialist |
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Location: |
Frankfort, KY (Hybrid) |
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Status: |
Contract |
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Estimated Duration: |
Long-Term Indefinite Contract |
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READY TO HIRE |
Job Description: The cabinet information & Technology
Services Department is seeking a contract resource for the role of
Telecommunications Specialist who can perform professional level duties in
providing new telephone service, modifying existing telephone service, and
relocating telephone services. The requirements for candidates are described
below.
DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluates an agency's telephone requirements to determine the
number of telephone stations, projected telephone traffic and telephone
features needed (e.g., call forwarding, ring transfer, paging, call
transfer, intercom, etc.).
- Evaluates the efficiency of an agency's telephone system which
includes cost effectiveness.
- Acts as liaison between the agency and the telephone vendor to
determine telephone requirements.
- Assists the agency in preparing request for proposal, technical
evaluation of bids and makes recommendations to the agency.
- Negotiates with vendors concerning products and services offered.
- Coordinates the work to be performed with the telephone vendor and
agency, assuring that the work is being performed as prescribed and on
schedule.
- Maintains contacts with agencies to assure that telephone service
meets the needs and that deficiencies in service are corrected.
- Attends seminars, schools and other training sessions offered by
the telecommunications industry to keep abreast with developments and
- Provide expert analysis for configurations, installation, and
maintenance of equipment.
- Provide training to technicians and court of justice staff.
- Performs other duties assigned.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field
- Experience: Associate degree and related job experience will
substitute for bachelor’s degree 1:1
- Education Substitute: Assoc/ 3 years job related experience or High
School diploma / 5 years job related experience
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (LICENSES, REGULATIONS, CERTIFICATES, ADVANCED EDUCATION, ETC.): Must posses and maintain a valid driver’s State license
TYPICAL
WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting
- Ability to lift and carry at 50 pounds
- Standing and walking for long periods of time
- Must be able to climb ladder
- Travel is required
