Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.comShort Description: Telecom Coordinator
***Local candidates STRONGLY preferred***
Complete Description: Serves as telecommunications coordinator for DCR. Provides primary contact and technical assistance for telecommunications related topics.
This position will be responsible for coordinating the telecommunications activities of the agency. Will be responsible for researching connectivity options for DCR locations across the state, including the 36 Virginia State Parks. Will evaluate broadband and cellular service offerings for each location and make recommendations to improve and expand connectivity. Will provide guidance to Divisional Telecom Coordinators and agency staff on telecommunications related topics. Will support agency staff in managing/maintaining networking and WiFi equipment, and facilitate the expansion of WiFi coverage at designated DCR locations.
Responsibilities Include:
- Identifying connectivity (broadband and cellular) challenges within individual State parks – this includes travel to Parks and meetings with Parks staff.
- Researching customer survey results in regards to connectivity challenges and researching current solutions in other states.
- Coordinating meetings with Park staff and connectivity providers to identify solutions to connectivity challenges.
- Working with DCR IT, State Parks Administration, and DCR Administration Division to identify funding sources for solution implementation.
- Providing Short term and Long term written connectivity solution business plans per Park with associated projected expenses.
- Prioritizing connectivity needs and projects.
- Working with DCR IT and Parks to implement connectivity solutions and maintain those solutions once implemented.
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Ability to communicate technical information so that a lay person can understand the information. | Required | 5 | Years |
Strong interpersonal skills to interface with customers, vendors and team members | Required | 5 | Years |
Must have valid Driver’s License. Must be willing to do overnight travel to State Park areas. | Required |
Ability to troubleshoot and isolate client issues | Required | 5 | Years |
Ability to understand, define and document telecommunications system requirements. | Required | 5 | Years |
