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

Overview

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

The Innovation and Technology Department – Public Safety Communications Division is recruiting for a Radio 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's Public Safety Communications Division operates 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 engage in ongoing system operation, maintenance, and upgrade activities.

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

Benefits

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax

• 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

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 and Education

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.

Education: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of accredited college or post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communication technology OR one 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. Include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. To ensure timely submission, allow ample time to complete and submit 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 deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

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EEO/ADA and Veterans’ Preference

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) not currently County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Instructions to request Veteran’s Preference points are available.

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