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Careers / Telecommunications Engineering Specialists |
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| Summary Description |
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Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance. |
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Communications Technician |
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Consultant |
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Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator |
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Network Engineer |
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Network Operations Center Technician (NOC Technician) |
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Network Technician |
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Principal Consultant |
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Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) |
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Senior Consultant |
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Senior Telecommunications Consultant |
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Systems Engineer |
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Telecom Network Manager (Telecommunication Network Manager) |
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Telecommunication Engineer |
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Telecommunication Systems Designer |
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Telecommunications Analyst |
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Telecommunications Consultant |
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Telecommunications Engineer |
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Telecommunications Management Specialist |
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Telecommunications Manager |
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Telecommunications Operator |
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Telecommunications Specialist |
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Voice Engineer |
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VoIP Engineer (Voice Over Internet Protocol Engineer) |
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Wireless Technician |
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| Job Tasks |
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Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
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Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
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Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
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Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
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Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
- Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
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Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
- Maintain the inventory of equipment.
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Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
- Install computer software.
- Install computer hardware.
- Coordinate software or hardware installation.
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Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
- Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
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Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
- Monitor the performance of computer networks.
- Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
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Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
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Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
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Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
- Provide technical support for computer network issues.
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Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
- Document operational procedures.
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Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
- Test computer hardware performance.
- Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility.
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Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
- Install computer hardware.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
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Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
- Identify information technology project resource requirements.
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Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
- Maintain computer hardware.
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Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
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Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
- Document operational activities.
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Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
- Maintain the inventory of equipment.
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Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
- Document technical specifications or requirements.
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Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
- Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
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Prepare system activity and performance reports.
- Document network-related activities or tasks.
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Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
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| Work Activities |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Female-owned businesses are now growing at twice the rate of all private companies. |
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