Telecommunications Technician I, II, or III Norfolk, NE at Nebraska Public Power District in Norfolk, Nebraska

Job Description:

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Telecommunications Technician I, II, or III located at Norfolk Operations Center in Norfolk.

Position closes December 16, 2020.

Submit resume online at https:/jobs.nppd.com

Position Summary

Telecommunications I: Entry Level technician position in a multi-level technical position structure. Incumbent demonstrates and applies basic competence in telecommunication systems installation, operation, and maintenance activities as applicable to NPPD's telecommunications system.

Telecommunications II: Journey level skilled technician position in a multi-level technical position structure. Incumbent demonstrates and applies broad-based technical competence in telecommunication systems installation, operations, maintenance, and trouble-shooting activities as applicable to NPPD's telecommunication systems. The incumbent also demonstrates and applies advanced technical expertise at a detailed level in at least three of NPPD's telecommunications system disciplines serving as technical expert for installation, operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of same. Progression to this level is based on employee's mastery and application of required skills.

Telecommunications III: Highest level technician position in a multi-level technical position structure. The incumbent demonstrates and applies advanced technical expertise at a detailed level in at least three of NPPD's telecommunication system disciplines: serving as technical expert for installation, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of same, masters two disciplines at the expert systems level and serves as technical advisor and management liaison in several of NPPD's telecommunications system disciplines. Progression to this level is based on employee's mastery and application of required skills.

Education, Training and Experience

Telecommunications I, II, III

Associates Degree in electronics or equivalent military educations/experience is required

Telecommunication Technician I

Previous telecommunications equipment operations and maintenance experience is desired but not required.

Must demonstrate understanding of basic electrical/electronic theory, the ability to read and understand schematics, the ability to effectively use test equipment used in telecommunications systems and the ability to effectively troubleshoot electronic circuits.

Telecommunication Technician II:

Must have passed oral, written, and practical skills testing for Technician Level I of NPPD's Telecommunications Technician Progression Program.

Telecommunication Technician III:

Completed and passed Technician I and Technician II of NPPD's Telecommunication Progression Program. Progression to Level III Technician is based on employee's demonstration of advanced skills as outlined in Level III Technician requirements.

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.

Telecommunications Analyst I $29.58 - $37.36 Hourly

Telecommunications Analyst II $33.33 - $42.10 Hourly

Telecommunications Analyst III $37.38 - $47.22Hourly

Travel Required: 25% to 50% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer