Harvey Nash
Telecommunications Specialist – Contract
Seeking a contract resource for the role of Telecommunications Specialist who can perform professional‑level duties in providing new telephone service, modifying existing telephone service, and relocating telephone services.
Base Pay Range $26.00/hr - $29.00/hr
Duties or Responsibilities
Evaluates an agency's telephone requirements to determine the number of telephone stations, projected telephone traffic and telephone features needed (e.g., call forwarding, ring transfer, paging, call transfer, intercom, etc.).
Evaluates the efficiency of an agency's telephone system, including cost effectiveness.
Acts as liaison between the agency and the telephone vendor to determine telephone requirements.
Assists the agency in preparing request for proposal, technical evaluation of bids, and makes recommendations to the agency.
Negotiates with vendors concerning products and services offered.
Coordinates the work to be performed with the telephone vendor and agency, assuring that the work is being performed as prescribed and on schedule.
Maintains contacts with agencies to assure that telephone service meets the needs and that deficiencies in service are corrected.
Attends seminars, schools, and other training sessions offered by the telecommunications industry to keep abreast with developments.
Provides expert analysis for configurations, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
Provides training to technicians and court of justice staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field.
Experience: Associate degree and related job experience will substitute for bachelor’s degree on a 1:1 basis.
Alternate education: Associate degree with 3 years of job‑related experience or high school diploma with 5 years of job‑related experience.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s state license.
Typical Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Standing and walking for long periods of time.
Must be able to climb ladder.
Travel is required.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Information Technology
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Base Pay Range $26.00/hr - $29.00/hr
Duties or Responsibilities
Evaluates an agency's telephone requirements to determine the number of telephone stations, projected telephone traffic and telephone features needed (e.g., call forwarding, ring transfer, paging, call transfer, intercom, etc.).
Evaluates the efficiency of an agency's telephone system, including cost effectiveness.
Acts as liaison between the agency and the telephone vendor to determine telephone requirements.
Assists the agency in preparing request for proposal, technical evaluation of bids, and makes recommendations to the agency.
Negotiates with vendors concerning products and services offered.
Coordinates the work to be performed with the telephone vendor and agency, assuring that the work is being performed as prescribed and on schedule.
Maintains contacts with agencies to assure that telephone service meets the needs and that deficiencies in service are corrected.
Attends seminars, schools, and other training sessions offered by the telecommunications industry to keep abreast with developments.
Provides expert analysis for configurations, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
Provides training to technicians and court of justice staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field.
Experience: Associate degree and related job experience will substitute for bachelor’s degree on a 1:1 basis.
Alternate education: Associate degree with 3 years of job‑related experience or high school diploma with 5 years of job‑related experience.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s state license.
Typical Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Standing and walking for long periods of time.
Must be able to climb ladder.
Travel is required.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Information Technology
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