Telecommunications Director is responsible for the strategic planning and design of an organization's telecommunications systems. Develops policies and procedures for installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment. Being a Telecommunications Director plans and manages complex installation or repair projects. Assesses current and future telecommunications needs and researches and plans improvements to meet those requirements. Additionally, Telecommunications Director trains and develops staff. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Telecommunications Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Telecommunications Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all-inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title. 1. Maintains existing and installs new telephone and telecommunications equipment and wiring and cabling networks, including performing additions, relocations (moves) and other changes and repairs; 2. Performs diagnosis, repair and service to the mechanical, electrical and electronic components of telephone and telecommunications equipment and systems, and wiring and cabling networks; 3. Maintains computerized database of all telephone line and instrument features to include all applications and line assignments; 4. Assists in maintaining an inventory of telephone and telecommunications systems, equipment, tools and supplies; recommends purchases of equipment, tools and supplies as needed; 5. Maintains logs, records and reports on trouble calls, service calls, telephone usage and features, and work summaries; 6. Coordinates and communicates with department representatives on current and future department telephone and telecommunications needs; 7. Coordinates and communicates with telephone companies and vendor representatives on telephone and telecommunications requirements, maintenance and repairs; 8. Assists in reviewing telephone usage and cost and call accounting; 9. Travels to various facilities and sites on a regular basis to perform installations, maintenance, service and repairs.
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