Senior Communications Technician

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ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one ( 1 ) full-time vacancy in the Department of Public Works, Radio Division.
The Senior Communications Technician is a team leader who serves as a subject matter expert in the Telecommunication Division. They assist in scheduling services and perform difficult and complex work such as programming, editing, and modifying various types of talk groups on a variety of different radios. The Senior Communications Technician provides technical and professional mentorship and training to the communication technicians. The Senior Communications Technician is expected to create and maintain training resources.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate can assume the role of authority, inspire innovation, and drive results. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and empower their team. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of [industry/field]. This individual will be a trusted advisor, capable of providing clear direction, constructive feedback, effective coaching to their team and the ability to be on call seven days a week.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Theory and practical application of mobile, conventional, and trunked radio and microwave systems, basic wiring and optical fiber, electrical sources, computer hardware and operating systems, networks, and network servers.
• Design and function of microwave and radio systems, transmitters and receivers, control systems and related equipment, and closed-circuit camera and public address systems.
• System interface principles for microwave and loop switches.
• Communications network equipment and connectivity including hubs, routers, modems, bridges, comparators, switches, channel banks, data broadcast boxes, multiplexers, cross connect panels, and jack-fields; virtual server and network administration and maintenance.
• Internet protocols and services, to include Windows-based programs, disk operating system (DOS), Motorola service software, Kenwood service software, and Unix.
• R-56 guidelines for proper wiring and grounding specifications.
• Fundamentals of electronics and circuitry.
• Rules and regulations of FCC include terminology and management principles of radio, voice, wireless, telephone, data, and general telecommunications systems.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Cal/OSHA rules and regulations.
• Principles of effective instruction.

Ability to:

• Provide technical directions to other technicians and installers.
• Apply principles of electronics, logic, and scientific reasoning to develop and review alternative courses of action and appropriate solutions.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair microwave and trunked radio system components.
• Diagnose and resolve complicated software and hardware problems for computers, networks, and interface systems used in radio systems.
• Remain current on industry standards and trends in emergency radio communications.
• Use handheld power tools and equipment skillfully to install and repair communications equipment, to include use of specialized soldering equipment.
• Design the more complex electronic communications circuitry for specific applications.
• Read, interpret, draft, and illustrate electronic schematic drawings.
• Perform work under the pressure of time deadlines or emergencies.
• Conduct advanced research and development on electronic communications related to radio and microwave systems, communications vaults, fire and medical alert systems, closed circuit camera and public address systems, hearing impaired listening systems, security and panic button systems, dispatch center configurations and operations, command and specialty vehicle setup, and communications systems for fire, medical, and law enforcement units.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of representatives from governmental and private agencies, construction companies and contractors, coworkers, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Tactfully and courteously communicate with end users, co-workers, and the general public in person, on the telephone, and over the radio.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in Electronics or a related field and two years of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of trunked radio, microwave, and related communications equipment that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities. One year of additional related experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Certificates and Licenses
Possession of a valid FCC radio-telephone operator’s license or an equivalent radio technician certification issued by a recognized authority such as Association of Public-Safety Communications (APCO) or National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) is desirable.

Network and Infrastructure Support: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA A+, Com TIA Network+ or an equivalent certification is desired.

This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations, including off-road and remote sites. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver’s license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar, Human Resources Analyst, dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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