Title: Communications Technician Supervisor DSP03485
State Role Title: Electronics Manager I
Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: North Chesterfield or Salem, Virginia
Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Communications Technician Supervisor in our Communications Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia, or Salem, Virginia. The successful candidate will plan, schedule and supervise the installation, maintenance and inspection of towers, antennas, emergency power plants, remote radio repeater site buildings, and related equipment for the Department of State Police or other public safety agencies as directed; oversee the inspection, repair, and maintenance work performed by tower crew and outside contractors; supervise the repair of communications equipment/structures for State Police and that of other agencies on an emergency basis to maintain or restore service to communications systems; maintain inventory records and records on status of work in progress and completed; and develop and administer cross training plans and/or develop desk procedures for subordinate staff to ensure continuity of operations.
About the Agency:
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable demonstrated knowledge of antenna system technology; of tower equipment and rigging; and of electricity, power plant technology, and operation of electronic test equipment and software. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices; and safety practices and regulations/requirements. Skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications for communications towers and related equipment; to install and repair radio towers, antennas and equipment and supervise the work of others; to form relationships with co-workers, general public, and other agency personnel; to transport and handle bulky equipment in the field; to climb to heights up to 400 feet; to maintain detailed schedules, service and inventory records, and prepare reports for management; to lift 50 pounds without assistance as per United States Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and up to 51 to75 lbs. with assistance; to respond on a 24-hour basis when necessary to establish, restore or prevent service outages; and to travel overnight throughout the state when required. Continued employment contingent upon successful completion and maintenance of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) approved competent climber, advanced climber and tower rescue certification, weigh less than 280 lbs., and have a waist girth no greater than 60 inches.
Additional Considerations
•Experience in tower construction, antenna installation, emergency power plant and switching gear inspection and maintenance of related equipment at a supervisory level in a public safety environment preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on March 19, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.