Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Police. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
8000 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City (Howard County)
Main Purpose of Job
This position is a lead worker level of technical radio work involving the installation, repair and maintenance of transmitters, receivers and related radio equipment in accordance with Federal Communications Commission Regulation. Workers at this level lead work of at least one subordinate radio technician and provide technical guidance and training to lower level workers. Employees receive general supervision from a Radio Technician Supervisor or a designated Administrator. Positions in this classification differ from Radio Technician Supervisor in that they are not regional supervisors. This class differs from Radio Technician III in that they function as a lead worker on a regular, recurring basis.
POSITION DUTIES
The responsibilities of this position include the maintenance and repair of all Departmental radios and communications systems statewide. The systems are used for law enforcement, wildlife management, public safety, fire suppression, search and rescue, and land management purposes. They will install, maintain and repair electronic equipment in both vehicles and vessels. This position is assigned a vehicle and is subject to callouts after hours. Employees in this classification are expected to perform the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision. Employees in this class are supervised by a higher level Radio Technician or other supervisor within the unit. They do not supervise other employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- Experience: One year of experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment.
- Candidates may substitute the successful completion of a one year program of study in radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal Corps, Aerospace Maintenance, or Data/ Communications Maintenance specialty codes in the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of either a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator license (GROL), an FCC Ship Radar Endorsement, a National Association of Business and Educational Radio certificate, or an Associated Public Safety Communications Officer Incorporated certificate. Applicants should list their license or certificate number along with the expiration date on their application.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LIMITED TO DNR - NRP MERIT and LTC EMPLOYEES ONLY
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this classification may be subject to a physical examination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job classification.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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