Communications Technician I

Job Description:

Communications Technician I

Description

THE POSITION

To assemble, install, maintain, and repair a variety of communications, telephony, and/or telecommunications equipment including, depending on assigned specialty(s), radio, microwave, data telemetry transmission and receiving equipment, Voice Over IP (VOIP) systems, telephony systems, voice mail systems, data terminals, switching and control systems, and/or audio/video equipment; to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of communications equipment; and to assist other Communications Technician crews in the completion of special projects and the more routine tasks. This position is focused on Public Safety radio communications and related systems.

This is the entry-level classification in the Communications Technician job series. Incumbents in this job class must possess some knowledge/training in either radio/microwave transmitting and receiving or telephony and data communications systems. Incumbents in this job class learn to assemble, install, maintain, and repair assigned specialty equipment. Incumbents in this job class may work independently on the less complex tasks such as running cable or other "set up" tasks. Employees in this job class may have only limited or no directly related work experience and must work under immediate supervision while learning assigned job tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Installs, tests, modifies, and adjusts VHF/UHF and microwave radio transceivers, antennas, portable radios and paging receivers, remote control devices, inter-communications, sound systems, and closed circuit television both in the field and in the shop.
• Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs various types of telephony/data communications voice/data transmission, signaling and digital and analog switching equipment, cabling and fiber optics both in the field and in the shop.
• Adjusts transmitters and receivers for maximum efficiency; measures frequencies, modulation and power output of radio, microwave and digital circuitry; operates and monitors radio telephone equipment.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Successful completion of the twelfth grade, or equivalent, supplemented with at least thirty (30) semester credits in electronics, electrical engineering, communications technology or a related telecommunications or technology field.

Note: One (1) year of experience in a variety of functions that would demonstrate possession of the

requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the educational requirement.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants may be required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
• Applicants will be required to possess, or ability to obtain, a valid FCC General Radio Operator's License or equivalent.

Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Communications Technician I) and the recruitment number (24-482010-01) in your email or fax.

SELECTION PROCESS

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS:

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$33.80 - $41.09 Hourly