The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide technical expertise to management in establishing City policies regarding telecommunications functions. The incumbent consults and plans with departments to determine various voice or data telecommunications services required or used by the City.
Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical personnel.
Responsibility extends to the maintenance of standards for installation and repair work with regard to quality of materials, workmanship and safety precautions exercised throughout the telecommunications operations. Duties require technical knowledge and judgment in planning and engineering for the development and maintenance of municipal telecommunications systems. The incumbent organizes the preparation of Requests for Proposals for new systems, evaluates proposal and recommends selection of vendors. The employee is the principal City contact for vendors concerning network, software, and equipment problems and services. General direction is received from the Deputy Public Works Director for Support Services who reviews telecommunications operations through conference and analysis of reports.