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IT PROFESSIONAL 2 - Telecommunications

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/)

Division: District III

Job Class Code: 07.926

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51510

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/21/2025

Close Date: 05/28/2025

Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: [email protected]

Applications accepted for another 5 Days 0 Hrs 14 Mins

The Position

Information Technology (IT) Professionals analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and modify computer operations, systems, networks, databases, applications, and/or information security. Incumbents may perform duties in one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.

Incumbents perform journey level duties and may serve as a lead worker to lower level IT staff as assigned. This is a supervisory level for the Computer Operations function.

This is an IT position for the District 3 Field Operations function. This position is in the ITS/Communications crew as a District support and participant of the Traffic Operations Technology Section. The position will be a field technician in Northern Nevada (Elko) and will perform work maintaining the Nevada Shared Public Radio System (NSRS), Microwave backhaul, and the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Responsible for assisting in the daily operations, maintenance, coordination, and sustainment of various Radio, ITS, and networking systems. Responsibilities of this position also includes being part of a team responsible for field installation, construction, and maintenance of all radio communications sites and ITS sites across District III portion of the state. These responsibilities also require Tower Climbing and Remote mountaintop work. This position is also a Traffic Operations representative and may be called upon to support the other NDOT Divisions for various projects and tasks from time to time and will work closely with external partners at varying levels to ensure communications capabilities are maintained and support the division's efforts with the Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) program and initiatives. These responsibilities require training and experience in the areas of digitally trunked radio system and ITS systems with an ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain complicated technical systems at the field technician level. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-7\_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, or closely related field and two years of professional IT experience relevant to the duties of the position which may include computer operations, systems administration, network administration, database administration, applications analysis and development, and/or information security; OR two years of experience as an IT Professional I in Nevada State service; OR four years of relevant technical experience as an IT Technician IV or above in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Some positions require an applicant to undergo a background investigation prior to appointment. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Applicants for positions in this series may have a combination of complementary education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that qualify for the class level and specialty being recruited.

Special Requirements

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Some positions are subject to call-out or call-back.

Some positions require specialized certification that will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Some positions require statewide travel.

Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your telecommunications experience.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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