San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County is hiring: Radio and Electronic Repair Technician I* in Sa

San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, CA, United States, 92409

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP for priority consideration!

TheInnovation and Technology Department- Public Safety Communications Divisionis recruiting forRadio and Electronic Repair Technician I* to install, maintain, and repair radio and emergency vehicle equipment.

Examples of equipment maintained include:

Fixed base and mobile two way radios
Cellular modems and handheld radios
Mobile data terminals; antennas; associated feed lines
Ancillary equipment including encoders, decoders, pagers, power supplies, electronic sirens, and lightbars

San Bernardino County'sPublic Safety Communications Divisionoperates a modern, P25 trunked radio system and microwave transport network serving Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, and General Government Service Providers in the largest county in the United States. The County administers these networks as a self-supporting end user, offering staff members the ability to fully engage in numerous aspects of ongoing system operation, maintenance, and upgrade activities.

*Official title: Communication Technician I; for more detailed information, refer to the Communications Technician I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

HEALTH BENEFITS	PAID TIME OFF	RETIREMENT
Medical and Dental: family coverage Vision: employee coverage Premium subsidies to offset health costs Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses	Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option 11 days accruable sick leave 15 paid holidays Perfect attendance leave Flexible work schedules (in some departments)	Generous Pension Retirement reciprocity may be available 457(b) deferred compensation plan Retirement Medical Trust Fund
Click the link for additional details: Benefits by Occupation Unit - Technical & Inspection

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process:Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Working Conditions: Employees are subject to on-call duties, 24-hour call-back, and may be asked to work during unusual hours, inclement weather and other adverse circumstances. Duties may include working in confined spaces and climbing ladders to install, inspect and maintain equipment. Employees must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Travel:Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Experience:A minimum of one (1) year of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Motorola XTS, XTL, and APX series land mobile radios, as well as emergency vehicle systems.

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Education: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of accredited college or post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communication technology ORone hundred fifty (150) hours of classroom instruction in the same areas.A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired candidates will possess one or more of the following certifications:

Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
General Communications Technician - Level 1 (GCT1)
General Communications Technician - Level 2 (GCT2)
Mobile Communications and Electronics Installer (MCEI)

Examination Procedure:There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire.It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

This recruitment is continuous and may close at any time.

Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.It is to your advantage toprovide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possible, as resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please clickHERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA:San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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