Telecommunications Network Specialist I/II - Field Services

Description

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee with this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Annual Leave - 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding twelve months.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - Full time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

The Department
The Information Technology Services Department works with every Ventura County department/agency to provide the necessary technology infrastructure and consulting/contracting services to meet ongoing and emerging business needs, including project management, business process improvement, applications support, voice/data infrastructure, data security, threat and risk management, and extended staffing.

The Position
Working within the Network Services Division, under general supervision (I), or under direction (II) the Telecommunications Network Specialist (TNS) for this assignment installs, maintains, modifies and/or repairs network cabling, and voice and data equipment as assigned; performing related duties as required.

The TNS I is the entry level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist Series. This level is also a dual concept:

• An allocated level which describes work limited by scope and complexity of assignments (e.g., installation, technical helper)
• A training level in which incumbents learn and subsequently demonstrate competencies in knowledge, skills and abilities required for the full working or journey level of the II expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of supervision.

The TNS II is the full working level in the Telecommunications Network Specialist series and requires demonstrated proficiency and understanding of related standards for telephone, cat6, and fiber cabling, as well as experience with Cisco VoIP and data equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience with the installation and maintenance of network cabling. The candidate will also have working knowledge of general telephone equipment in a business environment, and familiarity with Cisco voice and data equipment. In addition, they must work well with others and ensure high customer service standards are met.

Telecommunication Network Specialists I/II are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, Intermittent, or Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular, Full-time vacancy within the Information Technology Services Department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.

PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Telecommunications Network Specialist I: $34.18 - $43.06 per hour
Telecommunications Network Specialist II: $37.25 - $46.95 per hour

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to higher levels without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in installing, replacing, troubleshooting, repairing and terminating Telecommunications cables (CAT5, CAT6 and Copper) in support of Network Infrastructure;
• Responds to service requests, incidents and problems in a service management system accurately documenting labor hours and inventory for billing and performance monitoring;
• Assists in installing/replacing VOIP Phones and UPS;
• Assists TNS II/III’s with site implementation at new and existing sites;
• Performs other related duties as required.

At the (II) level additional duties may include:

• Understand and work with blueprints, schematics, and other design documents;
• Completes network cabling infrastructure buildouts such as Data Centers, Main Distribution Frames (MDF’s) and Independent Distribution Frames (IDF’s);
• Assists in installing, replacing, troubleshooting, repairing, and terminating Fiber Optic cabling in support of Network Infrastructure.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

TNS I: No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge of voice and data network cable, and familiarity with telecommunications equipment.

TNS II: Considerable technical skill with voice systems maintenance, and familiarity with Cisco voice and data network equipment;
AND
At least two (2) years of practical hands-on experience in the installation and maintenance of network cabling.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver License by date of hire;
• Work may involve considerable cable pulling and terminations, of all types of telecommunications cabling, and color recognition and identification is required for termination of cabling;
• Ability to utilize a full range of body movements, involving reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing;
• Perform manual labor associated with repair and servicing of telecommunications and business equipment which may include lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Work under difficult weather conditions;
• Work with batteries, asbestos and other hazardous materials;
• Must be able and willing to travel within Ventura County in support of technology efforts as needed;
• Must be able and willing to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines as needed;
• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a standard rotating on-call basis as needed;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Working (I) to considerable (II) knowledge of:

• Principles of electronics, concepts and functions of state-of-the-art converged telecommunications network and cabling ;
• Tools and test equipment used in installing, repairing, and servicing of telecommunications cabling and business equipment.

Demonstrated skill in:

• Utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel at a beginner level.

Demonstrated skill in (Level II Only):

• Use of equipment and tools utilized in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Fiber Optic Cabling (Single and Multi-Mode).

W orking (I) to comprehensive (II) a bility to:

• Understand and adhere to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations and procedures for the standardized implementation of networks;
• Identify and analyze operating problems and implement changes;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with the ability to follow verbal instructions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships resulting in positive interactions with customers, vendors and internal technical staff;
• Maintain accurate records of work performed;
• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility.

Working ability to (Level II Only):

• Install/maintain/modify/repair Fiber Optic Cabling (Single and Multi-Mode);
• Understand and work with blueprints, schematics, and other design documents;
• Research regulations and/or technical reference materials;
• Collect and analyze data and electronic test information to support networks;
• Work with a variety of test equipment and tools to repair complex electronic and business equipment.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER CANDIDATES: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%
A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record will be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please, contact Mary DeWeese by email at Mary.DeWeese@venturacounty.gov by telephone at (805) 645-1362.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

International Union of Operating Engineers

(LOCAL 501, IUOE)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Code: EOS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• County of Ventura

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