County of Napa is hiring: Communications Systems Specialist I/II - Radio & Netwo

Communications Systems Specialist I/II – Radio & Network

Apply for the Communications Systems Specialist I/II – Radio & Network position with the County of Napa.

The Position

One full‑time vacancy for the Information Technology Services Division of the County Executive Office. The role may be filled at Level I or II depending on qualifications.

About the Position

The Communications Systems Specialist will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of communications and electronic equipment, with a specialty focus on radio communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in configuring and managing network infrastructure to support critical communication systems throughout Napa County. Proficiency in routing, switching, and network security is strongly desired.

Selected candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, be available for on‑call/standby work, and travel significantly to remote sites throughout the County, including off‑road areas.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair communications and electronic equipment, including radio and network systems.
• Configure and manage network infrastructure, routers, switches, and security features.
• Support critical communication systems used across county agencies.

Position Requirements – Level I

• Two years of journey‑level experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of communications and electronic equipment.
• Completion of twelfth grade supplemented by technical instruction in electronic communication systems installation and maintenance.

Position Requirements – Level II

• Four years of experience performing network and systems support, installation, maintenance, and repair of communications and electronic equipment, including PBX administration, VoIP, NVMS, wired/wireless network infrastructure, and land mobile radio (LMR) or radio‑over‑IP (RoIP) equipment.
• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade supplemented by technical instruction in electronic communication systems installation and maintenance.

Required Licenses

• Valid California Drivers’ License.
• For Level II qualifying under Pattern 2, a valid General Radiotelephone Operator’s License (GROL) issued by the FCC.

Highly Desired Licenses

• CCENT, CCNA, CompTIA, A+, ComTIA Network+, or an equivalent certification.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.
• Standby call‑back availability.
• Significant travel to remote sites throughout the County, including off‑road areas.

Recruitment & Selection Process

Online application deadline: 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Qualified applicants will be invited for an oral exam (panel interview).

Oral exam: Tentatively week of February 2, 2026.

Final eligibility list may be valid for up to one year from the establishment date.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants requiring accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253‑4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.