Occupation information for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
• Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
• Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
• Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
• Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
• Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
• Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
• Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
• Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.

Tools:

• Cable splicing kits
• Circuit tester
• Power meters
• Stripping tools
• Voltage or current meters

Technology:

• Access software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Development environment software
• Electronic mail software
• Operating system software

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