Telecommunications Technician at US Embassy

Duties

Incumbent supervises the telecommunication engineering office for Radio, Telephone, Television, Residence Internet and Switchboard Operations. Plans, Designs, Implements, and Manages telecommunication services and projects for Consulate and tenant agencies. Serves as liaison with local telecommunications and internet service providers and government regulatory agencies on behalf of Consulate and as Contract Officer Representative (COR) for the telecommunication engineering office. Receives direct supervision from the Information Management Specialist, Information Program Officer and Information System Officer for all accountable unclassified radios, telephones, non-enterprise mobile phones and other IPC tools and equipment. Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  

• Five (5) years professional experience in the field of telecommunications with two of those years in a supervisory role is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Must have detailed knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for Telephone and Radio. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in implementing Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), Nortel, Avaya and Cisco VoIP Systems, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), MPLS (Multi-Layer Switching Protocol) Network, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Programming of voice and data network elements, Video Multicasting, Satellite TV, Telecommunications Project Management, Public Private Partnership, Workplace Health & Safety is required.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Routing, Switching and Troubleshooting of LAN, WAN and MPLS VPN. Must have knowledge of Network Security and Telecommunications Project Management.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Engineering is required.

Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.