IT Network and Telecommunications - Sr/Spec
Company: State of Washington
Location: Olympia
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary : $87,432.00 - $117,588.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: ESD_ITNTSS_#0344--_2024
Department: Washington State Patrol
Opening Date: 04/17/2024
Closing Date: 5/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is
typically a longevity step
Description
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the
workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to
create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be
their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP
continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional
practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention
solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide
the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most
directly Sustaining and Enhancing agency infrastructure and
business processes, by improving collaborative outcomes between WSP
business and technology divisions, using consistent planning
processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and
providing quality communication services.
Duties
This position is responsible for the administration of the WSP
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network whose primary
responsibility is to transport critical public safety
communications statewide. It is the subject matter expert for the
MPLS network including the fault alarms systems and Local Area
Network (LAN) devices that support WSP communications sites. This
includes planning, configuring, monitoring and maintaining the
hardware and services services within the MPLS network for the WSP
and outside agencies as well as managing the divisions fault alarm
monitoring systems, monitoring the MPLS Network web page, managing
various SQL databases, server management and LAN system
maintenance. This position also administers access control to the
fault alarm system and the microwave radio monitoring systems.
Our new teammate will be able to:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be
able and willing to work in the office and commute to A hybrid work
schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period
has been successfully completed.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their
DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required
documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please
to determine your eligibility.
For more information regarding how to apply for this position,
please click here
WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil
immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring
process will the immigration status of family members of the
candidate be investigated by the Washington State
Patrol.Questions?
Please contact Aleesha Skillingstad-Gibbs at (360) 704-2312 or via
e-mail at
Check us out on: WSP's Website - Facebook- Twitter - Instagram -
YouTube - LinkedIn
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get,
they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits
packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your
career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and
your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why
choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a
selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff
training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match
to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for
full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months.
Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for
other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting
for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the
following, the job posting should include the specific
benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including
vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple
medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage
throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible
spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars
toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by
basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to
purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to
enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB)
website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care
Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness
programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax
dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the
health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees'
Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two
employer contributed retirement programs. For additional
information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web
site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred
Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement
savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over
the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the
flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and
Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount
into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization,
and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive
student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and
one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled
to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position
specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for
holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and
are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the
month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the
holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the
holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation
for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to
the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for
full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status
includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80
hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of
hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time
employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for
less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick
leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate
to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required
for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on
paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in
(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80
nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of
vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with
(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a
pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the
number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for
full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid
holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of
vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to
support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee
for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave
accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established
WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave
and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no
requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to
adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days
paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are
entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition,
the employer may approve other available leave types for the
purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information
regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
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2250-1 No additional point value is given for questions 1-3. Have
you ever worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)?
02
2250-2 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what month/year were
you last employed with WSP?
03
2250-3 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what district/division
were you assigned to prior to separation from WSP?
04
+WSP-PBE01 - The Washington State Patrol has strict hiring
standards for all employees within our agency. Carefully review
questions 5 - 23 and respond honestly. If you are selected to move
forward in the hiring process, you will be required to respond to
these questions during a polygraph test. UNTRUTHFUL RESPONSES WILL
RESULT IN YOUR PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR
AGENCY. "POSSESSION" is defined as having actual physical control
of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the
intent to commit a crime. "USE" is defined as trying, testing, or
experimenting - which includes but is not limited to - tasting,
smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling. Do you
understand the importance of answering these questions honestly AND
that untruthful responses will permanently disqualify you from
employment with our agency?
05
+WSP-PBE02 - For the questions related to past drug use,
definitions of illegal Schedule 1-5 drugs are listed here for your
reference: Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include:
Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone,
Cannabis, etc.Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include:
Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone,
Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic
substances, etc. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) - Examples could
include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic
steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule IV (RCW
69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam,
Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. Schedule V
(RCW 69.50.212). Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed
Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) over five (5) times
combined within the last 10 years? This also applies to synthetic
versions of these drugs.
06
+WSP-PBE03 - Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule
1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) in the last three (3) years? This
also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs.
07
+WSP-PBE05 - Have you been convicted of Driving Under the Influence
(DUI) within the last 10 years?
08
+WSP-PBE06 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor involving DUI
more than once?
09
+WSP-PBE07 - Have you ever injected any non-prescribed illegal
drugs?
10
+WSP-PBE08 - Have you ever knowingly trafficked, sold, offered to
sell, or transported for sale any illegal drugs after age 13?
11
+WSP-PBE09 - Have you ever possessed or used any non-prescribed
Schedule 1-5 drugs (except Cannabis) after submitting any law
enforcement application?
12
+WSP-PBE10 - Have you ever possessed or used Heroin or its
derivatives?
13
+WSP-PBE11 - Have you ever used or illegally possessed any
non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs while employed by a law
enforcement agency (this includes military law enforcement)?
14
+WSP-PBE12 - For the following questions, the term "conviction"
refers to any disposition adverse to you. A decision not to
prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal will not be considered a
conviction for the purpose of these questions; however, a dismissal
received after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of
prosecution or sentence will be considered a conviction for the
purposes of these questions. Have you ever been convicted of a
felony?
15
+WSP-PBE13 - Have you intentionally inhaled (huffed) any aerosol or
substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the
last three (3) years?
16
+WSP-PBE14 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor
involving the use or possession of firearms in the commission of a
crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex
crimes, etc.), or controlled substances?
17
+WSP-PBE15 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last
three (3) years?
18
+WSP-PBE16 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor (other than
those listed in PBE14) OVER the age of 21?
19
+WSP-PBE17 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor UNDER
the age of 21?
20
+WSP-PBE18 - Have you been convicted of more than two (2) major
moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree,
etc.) in the last five years?
21
+WSP-PBE19 - Have you ever been convicted of a crime or had a
charge reduced or dismissed for any reason?
22
+WSP-PBE20 - If you answered Yes to one or more questions listed in
#5 through #22, you MUST provide detailed information (including
dates) for each situation. NOT PROVIDING AN EXPLANATION FOR EACH
YES ANSWER WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
POSITION. If you marked No to each of these questions please type
-Does not apply-.
23
+WSP - Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
24
+WSP - Will you now or in the future require 'sponsorship for an
immigration-related employment benefit?For purposes of this
question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment
benefit" means "an H-IB visa petition, an 0-1 visa petition, an E-3
visa petition, TN status and 'job flexibility benefits' (also known
as 1-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for
long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been
pending for 180 days or longer." (please contact us at the email
address on the bottom of this job posting if you are uncertain
whether you may need immigration sponsorship or desire
clarification.)
25
+WSP - Do you posses a valid, unrestricted Washington state
driver's license or can you obtain one within 30 days of
employment?
26
+WSP - Which of the following best describes your highest level of
education?
27
Please select each of the following service technologies you
possess demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities.
28
+WSP - Where did you learn of this opportunity?
Required Question
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