Occ. Code 9215000

STATE POLICE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, M-3

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

          The State Police Director of Communication Systems oversees the technical Division communication program. This position directs the system design and operation of all communications transmission, facilities, and devices, and maintains these systems to promote efficient and effective communication.

          This position exists only at the Division of State Police.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

STATE POLICE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: non-competitive; one position class; supervises and directs the activities of staff in the communications section; ensures appropriate levels of technical support are maintained.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

STATE POLICE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: directs the system design and operation of all communications transmission, facilities and devices, including all radio systems; coordinates, designs, constructs, and installs communication systems at new facilities and renovates services at existing facilities; evaluates and implements new technologies and systems proposed by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; coordinates the evaluation of new technology and equipment from communications companies and maintains cost data to evaluate options; establishes policies and administers specialized communications programs, such as Enhanced 911 County Programs and the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)/Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVD) Program; serves as liaison between Executive staff, Troop and Detail Commanders, and the Director of Finance, and with other law enforcement agencies; ensures compliance with all State and federal regulations pertaining to communications facilities and services; manages all major communications section initiatives; identifies and secures funding sources to support section operations; represents the Division at technical meetings and communications conferences; develops and maintains the communications section’s budget; manages Division communications cost center appropriations; negotiates and manages equipment and facility contracts; assists with the evaluation and implementation of facility relocation and upgrade initiatives; and provides technical assistance to over 100 agencies that use State Police communication systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Non-Competitive: Ten years of experience in public safety communications including telecommunications and dispatch. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Date: 12/2019

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.