Communications Technician - Radio (FD)*

The Job

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Communications Technician , who will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing fixed and mobile radio equipment, cellular modems and handheld radios, mobile data terminals, antennas, associated feed lines, and ancillary equipment including encoders, decoders, pagers, power supplies, electronic sirens, lightbars, and other complex electronic equipment, located on fire apparatus and possessed by fire personnel, to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted communication; requires knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing the operation and repair of governmental radio transmitters and receivers. Incumbents may be assigned work as a lead to other staff.

*Official Title: Communications Technician
For more details, refer to the Communications Technician job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 12 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Physical: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Work Hours: May be required to work overtime as needed in order to provide assistance after hours and weekends/holidays.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college or post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communication technology; equivalent related certifications or relevant classroom instruction hours may be considered.

A list of coursework/certifications/instruction must be submitted with the application.

-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing radio equipment and emergency vehicle systems.

Substitution: An additional twelve (12) months of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.

NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details your qualifying experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience installing and repairing emergency communication equipment on emergency vehicles.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.

If you need technical assistance, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (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 (PDF) 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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