PTSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:  003810-020

External Recruitment*

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

 

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

(Communications Systems)

 

Grade I:  $49,338 - $61,651 - $73,986

Appointments to positions can be made at any point in the salary range with appropriate management approval.

 

This job bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP).

 

Position

Provides technical support for engineering projects involving the development and maintenance of Metro’s communications infrastructure comprised of voice, data, and vide systems; supports the design, construction, and maintenance of LAN, WAN, PBX, CCTV, radio, fiber optic, and other electronic communication systems for enterprise wide connectivity; meets with customer representatives to discuss and ensure system requirements area met; produces job specifications for technicians to implement; oversees work of contractors, monitors their progress, evaluates work products, and recommends payment for services; complies and analyzes data for engineering projects; recommends materials and equipment; prepares project reports and correspondence; trains staff in operating communications systems, software, and equipment; assists in preparing feasibility studies/engineering reports and in managing smaller projects; updates drawings, configuration databases and any other technical changes; represents Metro with construction/engineering/supplier community; may respond to site emergencies; maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures; and performs other related work.


 

Requirements for Employment:

Potential candidates interested in this position MUST meet the following requirements:  A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or other related field, two years of experience performing engineering work in appropriate discipline, and a valid California Class C Driver License. FCC Radio/Telephone General Class License is desired. 

 

Must have a satisfactory job performance record as verified by reference check prior to the offer of employment. Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.

 

Knowledge:   Theories, principles, and practices of Commercial Trunking/Base Station/Microwave radio, and fiber optic communications engineering design and construction; theories, principles, and practices of current Information Technology OSI Reference Model, LAN and WAN systems; Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations; applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; local building and zoning codes.

 

Abilities:  Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions; perform engineering work; read, interpret, and apply plans and specifications; meet time tight constraints and deadlines; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; compile and analyze complex data; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements; travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe.

 

Selection Procedure

 

1. Application Review

2. Applicant Written Test: To Be Determined

3. Appraisal Interview:  To Be Determined

 

Only a limited number of candidates determined as most qualified will be invited to participate in each phase of the competitive selection process.


 

Application Procedure

To obtain an application package, call Metro Headquarters at (213) 922-7153 or (213) 922-3900 for the hearing impaired (TDD).  All application materials may also be downloaded from Metro's Website at www.metro.net.

 

Mail or hand-deliver completed applications to one of the following locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA  90012

(213) 922-7153

 

METRO San Fernando Valley

9760 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Chatsworth, CA  91311

(818) 701-2835

 

METRO San Gabriel Valley

3369 Santa Anita Avenue

El Monte, CA  91731

(626) 454-2800

 

METRO South Bay

680 Knox Street, Suite 150

Torrance, CA  90502

(310) 225-6000

 

Completed application packages are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

 

 

 

*Open to the public and all Metro employees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open date:  5/12/08    SBS/rg   3810    5/8/08    08-112