Telecommunications Technician I

County of San Diego


PER COUNTY RULES: THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $60,382.40 ANNUALLY. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Do you have experience as a Radio Technician? Are you interested in advancing in your career? If you answered yes, then this may be the opportunity for you!
County of San Diego Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division is seeking candidates for Telecommunications Technician I. Telecommunications Technicians service large public safety land mobile and microwave radio systems. The Telecommunications Technician I will install, maintain, diagnose, construct, and service a variety of telecommunications equipment such as amplitude and frequency modulated land mobile, microwave, and antenna/cavity systems.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is highly ethical, customer focused and communicates effectively, has the drive to excel, collaborates effectively in a team environment, demonstrates high ethical behavior, values and respect others, and is supportive of change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. One (1) year of experience installing relatively complex electronic telecommunication equipment for mobile radios, microwave, or other relatively complex electronic systems;

AND,

2. An additional year of telecommunications experience;
OR,
an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field;
OR,
military certification equivalent to an AA degree or higher in telecommunications, electronics or a related field;
OR,
one (1) year experience as a Telecommunications Technician Trainee with the County of San Diego;
OR,
an equivalent combination of the above.

Please note:

  • Additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis; OR, completion of appropriate course work from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  • IT experience such as configuring and connecting routers, switches, computers and WIFI networks, and knowledge of various routing protocols and concepts is highly desirable.

Beginning July 1, 2022, the Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to high frequency noise and radio-frequency radiation including microwave radiation; exposure to noxious fumes; exposure to high voltage; working from antenna towers, ceilings, and other remote places; exposure to hot soldering irons; exposure to adverse weather conditions. These positions are subject to emergency call on a 24-hour basis.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Incumbents must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.


CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

EVALUATION
The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

ACCOMMODATION
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 – 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term “public employees” includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
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