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Description In this series, classifications serve all of California’s public safety agencies to ensure critical statewide public safety voice and data communications network systems remains operational at all times. Technicians apply knowledge of electronics theory, Radio Frequency (RF) theory, digital networking principles and use appropriate tools and test equipment in accordance with organizational policy, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, State and Federal rules, government codes, and industry standards to perform a variety of equipment maintenance and repair duties. Typical systems and equipment include, but are not limited to: analog and digital microwave radios; analog and digital multiplex equipment; fiber optic; local/wide area public safety communication networks; P25 equipment in analog and digital modes; low-band, very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), 700, 800 megahertz (MHz) base station/repeater 2-way radios, mobiles, portables,...

Definition This is the entry, first working, and journey level of professional engineering work in Caltrans. At the journey level and with registration may be in a responsible charge capacity. Under the direction of a registered engineer, incumbents perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting; as incumbents progress in experience they will be assigned more difficult work and may function as a lead person over the activities of various engineering and technical personnel; and do other related work. Typical Tasks A Transportation Engineer (Civil) performs engineering work involving plans, designs, details and maintenance of transportation systems, in whole or in part, that may include land, rail, freeways, roads, airports, ramps, hydraulics, sanitary facilities, bridges, nonstandard major structures or transportation-related buildings and other structures; makes layouts, assembles specifications; reviews or assists in...

Factors Affecting Position Allocation The level of difficulty, variety, and complexity of assigned duties; independence of actions and decisions; degree of supervision exercised and the level of the administrator to whom the person reports; sensitivity of public contact; and, the consequence of error serve as differentiating factors between the various classes. Definition of Levels Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor I, Office of Emergency Services This is the entry and first journey level for the series. Incumbents in this class are typically assigned less difficult training and coordinating responsibilities within the Institute or work closely with Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor II on more complex assignments. Incumbents perform a wide variety of tasks related to the planning, programming, organizing, scheduling and conducting of training in the methods and manner of emergency management.   Incumbents at this level conduct research,...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Definition of Series The Emergency Services Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services, class series describes a broad range of technical, operational, staff, and project management work performed within the Office of Emergency Services to ensure the overall coordination of emergency management systems during emergency and disaster operations and to effectively manage all phases of emergency activities.   Incumbents at both levels of the series participate in emergency and disaster operations and research, plan, coordinate, evaluate, recommend, and apply methods and procedures during all phases of emergency management: preparedness/mitigation, response, relief, and recovery. Specifically, this may include the collection and use of program data; analyzing data qualitatively and quantitatively; conducting studies of specific problems of emergency management; conducting and interpreting needs assessments; formulating recommendations that impact program and policy areas;...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Description of Series Allocations to this classification series may incorporate duties from one or more domains of information technology work.   Information Technology Technician Under initial close supervision, incumbents typically perform routine support tasks within a limited scope typically involving one unit, function or process, following well-defined procedures in the Business Technology Management, Client Services, or Software Engineering domains.   Incumbents may install or repair hardware or peripheral equipment; manage user accounts and technology inventory; resolve client incidents or requests; ensure software/hardware compliance with security policies; create, test, maintain, and deploy desktop products; configure and/or modify software programs; perform data import and export activities; monitor information technology systems to ensure integrity and tune the system to meet performance requirements; troubleshoot routine issues; and other...

Description In this series, classifications serve all of California’s public safety agencies to ensure critical statewide public safety voice and data communications network systems remains operational at all times. Technicians apply knowledge of electronics theory, Radio Frequency (RF) theory, digital networking principles and use appropriate tools and test equipment in accordance with organizational policy, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, State and Federal rules, government codes, and industry standards to perform a variety of equipment maintenance and repair duties. Typical systems and equipment include, but are not limited to: analog and digital microwave radios; analog and digital multiplex equipment; fiber optic; local/wide area public safety communication networks; P25 equipment in analog and digital modes; low-band, very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), 700, 800 megahertz (MHz) base station/repeater 2-way radios, mobiles, portables,...

Scope This series specification describes four classes in the California Specialized Training Institute responsible for developing, administering and evaluating a comprehensive Civil Emergency Management Program. This statewide program incorporates management training and consultation in response to natural and man-made disasters, including earthquakes and hazardous materials. The program further encompasses criminal justice courses, emergency response planning techniques and major event activities; seminars and workshops in preparation and conducting of evacuations, assisting the disabled community in time of disaster and disaster considerations for medical facilities.   Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor Series Specification - Class Titles and Codes Schem Code Class Code Class UH70 2880 Emergency Management Coordinator/Instructor I, Office of Emergency Services UH60 2881 Emergency Management...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Definition Under direction, incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provide consultative services to management or others. This is the full journey level analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Typical Tasks Incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial problems that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may be assigned to work as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures,...

Scope This series specification describes two classes used to perform analytical, forecasting, planning and/or advisory duties in the area of accounting. Positions are typically located in a departmental accounting office or in a central fiscal control setting.   Accounting Analysts perform such duties as analyzing a variety of accounting data to assist in the application of financial data and information to management problems; providing estimates of expenditures, reimbursements and revenues; advising management of forecasted expenditures relative to budgeted expenditures; forecasting, determining and managing necessary cash flow to support financial operations; identifying significant trends and making comparisons to previous accounting periods; analyzing and maintaining accounting controls required by the Controller's centralized control accounting system; evaluating and maintaining internal controls; establishing and maintaining liaison with operating managers to...

Description In this series, classifications serve all of California’s public safety agencies to ensure critical statewide public safety voice and data communications network systems remains operational at all times. Technicians apply knowledge of electronics theory, Radio Frequency (RF) theory, digital networking principles and use appropriate tools and test equipment in accordance with organizational policy, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, State and Federal rules, government codes, and industry standards to perform a variety of equipment maintenance and repair duties. Typical systems and equipment include, but are not limited to: analog and digital microwave radios; analog and digital multiplex equipment; fiber optic; local/wide area public safety communication networks; P25 equipment in analog and digital modes; low-band, very high frequency (VHF), ultra-high frequency (UHF), 700, 800 megahertz (MHz) base station/repeater 2-way radios, mobiles, portables,...

Definition This specification describes a recruiting and developmental class for persons qualified to perform analytical work in one or more areas of a broad range of governmental and managerial problems. Incumbents are assigned duties and responsibilities commensurate with their background and training. Under supervision, incumbents perform work of average difficulty in a wide variety of consultative and analytical staff services assignments such as program evaluation and planning; systems development; budgeting; planning; training; management; and personnel analysis; and do other related work. Work at this level is distinguished from lower-level assignments by the analytical and evaluative nature of the work, rather than the performance of process-oriented assignments.   This class is the entry through first journey level. Positions are permanently allocated to this class when the major portion of tasks performed do not include the more responsible, varied, and...

Definition of Series The Disaster Assistance Programs Specialist series describes a broad range of field inspections; hazard mitigation programs; technical; staff; and project management work performed within the Office of Emergency Services.   Incumbents at all levels of the series provide consultation and coordination of disaster assistance programs to local, State, and Federal entities. Incumbents perform field inspections, including buildings and facilities damaged as a result of an event or disaster, to document damages and identify hazard mitigation opportunities; document cost estimates for eligibility; review projects for compliance with local, State, and Federal disaster program regulations; conduct project monitoring and project completion review; assist in the preparation of grant proposals; provide technical disaster assistance program guidance and training; review architectural and engineering plans for program eligibility; attend briefings and meetings;...

Definition of Series The Fire and Rescue Services series describes a broad range of technical, staff, project management, field response, supervisory and managerial work performed in the headquarters or a field setting. Incumbents are primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing fire and rescue services operational programs and on-scene emergency response coordination.   Incumbents at all levels of the series apply fire suppression and control, and urban search and rescue principles and techniques; provide consultation and coordination service to local, State, and Federal entities; work with local representatives in the development of disaster plans, facilities, and mutual aid agreements; consult with, advise, and assist fire service organizations in the implementation of the State Fire and Rescue Plan; provide for the location and operation of State-owned fire and rescue equipment; develop specifications for State-owned fire suppression and...

Definition of Series The Fire and Rescue Services series describes a broad range of technical, staff, project management, field response, supervisory and managerial work performed in the headquarters or a field setting. Incumbents are primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing fire and rescue services operational programs and on-scene emergency response coordination.   Incumbents at all levels of the series apply fire suppression and control, and urban search and rescue principles and techniques; provide consultation and coordination service to local, State, and Federal entities; work with local representatives in the development of disaster plans, facilities, and mutual aid agreements; consult with, advise, and assist fire service organizations in the implementation of the State Fire and Rescue Plan; provide for the location and operation of State-owned fire and rescue equipment; develop specifications for State-owned fire suppression and...

Definition of Series The Fire and Rescue Services series describes a broad range of technical, staff, project management, field response, supervisory and managerial work performed in the headquarters or a field setting. Incumbents are primarily responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing fire and rescue services operational programs and on-scene emergency response coordination.   Incumbents at all levels of the series apply fire suppression and control, and urban search and rescue principles and techniques; provide consultation and coordination service to local, State, and Federal entities; work with local representatives in the development of disaster plans, facilities, and mutual aid agreements; consult with, advise, and assist fire service organizations in the implementation of the State Fire and Rescue Plan; provide for the location and operation of State-owned fire and rescue equipment; develop specifications for State-owned fire suppression and...