WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Schools in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

 

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Position Description

 

Division:                       Continuing Education

Department:                  Recreation and Communication

Working Title:               Telecommunications Superintendent

Payroll Title:                 Radio/TV Communications Manager

Group:                          WSD T-19

Status:                          Exempt

 

Supervision Received:

 

Under the direct supervision of the Continuing Education Administrator II and indirect supervision of the Director of Continuing Education.

 

Supervision Exercised:

 

Supervises telecommunications staff and assigned offender workers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

     1.   Directs activities involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of statewide and local recreation communication systems.

 

     2.   Reviews and recommends approval of preliminary plans and installation of radio/electronic recreation communication systems.

 

     3.   Directs the training of staff in the use of electronic testing equipment to diagnose and solve telecommunication problems.

 

     4.   Coordinates installation, operation, and maintenance of recreation communication systems among agencies, departments, and units.

 

     5.   Provides technical assistance on problems concerning recreation communication equipment.

 

     6.   Initiates and directs surveys, noise-level measurements, evaluations of directional antenna characteristics, and interference determinations.

 

     7.   Supervises the distribution of all telecommunication supplies and equipment.

 

     8.   Assists in the development of the annual budget for recreation communication.

 

     9.   Performs duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

   10.   Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the SBEC                       Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

 

   11.   Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Educational Requirements:

 

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent and five years of full-time, wage earning experience in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of radio/electronic communication systems and equipment.  Certificate of Completion from an accredited trade or vocational institution in electronic servicing, electronic repair, radio communication electronics, or related field required.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

 

Knowledge of agency, departmental, and unit communication/recreation policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.  Knowledge of current basic electronics and radio communication systems and equipment.  Knowledge of current policies and Federal Communications Commission regulations pertaining to radio communications.  Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating work among staff members, other departments and/or agencies regarding the design, installations, operations, and maintenance of radio systems.  Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.  Skill to operate specialized communications test equipment.

 

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

 

Mental Demands:

 

Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to read, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to compute, ability to interpret policy, ability to concentrate, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to memorize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to problem solve.

 

Physical Demands:

 

Ability to perform full duties of position, heavy lifting 45 lbs. and over, heavy carrying 45 lbs. and over, walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, crawling, climbing ladders/stairs/ramps, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, distinguishing colors, speaking, repetitive hand motions, driving car/van/truck, travel by car/van/truck, travel by airplane, ability to climb 150' towers.

 

Environmental Demands:

 

Inside/outside, temperature extremes, dampness, humidity extremes, noise, slippery/uneven surfaces, radiant/electrical energy, working alone, working with others, working around machines with moving parts and objects, working around moving vehicles, working on ladders or scaffolding, working below ground, vibration, low or intense illumination, possible exposure to microwaves in use, possible exposure to fumes, dust, grease and oils, solvents, vapors, protracted or irregular work hours.