Communications Technician II

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Job description

Salary $90,374.16 - $109,690.68 Annually

Closing Date 11/1/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Retirement - CalPERS Miscellaneous retirement: Classic employee 3% @ 60, PEPRA employee 2% @ 62
Health Benefits - CalPERS health insurance offering variety of HMO's and PPO's. District contributes 92% of the health plan premium and the employee is responsible for the remaining 8% of the premium for the whole family up to $3053.70 per month. Dental and vision insurance are also paid by the District.

Life Insurance - $20,000 for the first probationary year and $100,000 thereafter.
Leave
PTO - 12.43 hours / month
Sick Leave - 17.22 hours / month
Holiday - 12 designated holidays per year
Childbirth Disability Leave - 6 weeks

Incentives
Education Incentive - Max of 10.5%

Continuing Education - $150/month
Longevity - 2% of base pay starting at 10 years of service

Under general direction, perform basic and advanced radio, telephone, and code 3 equipment duties such as analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical operational problems; install and perform maintenance on hardware and software; perform project tests, and program debugging; prepare user policies, procedures, and documentation; provide training to users on systems implementation and operations; perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job.

1. Perform basic and advanced installation and maintenance of 800 MHz, UHF and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS and code equipment.

2. Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical operational problems related to 800 MHz and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS, and code 3 equipment. 3. Create, modify, and review technical systems documentation.

4. Prepare user procedures and documentation.

5. Provide training to users on system implementation and operations.

6. Provide technical assistance on 800 MHz and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS, code 3 equipment.

7. Develop procedures for use and maintenance of 800 MHz and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS and code 3 equipment.

8. Meet and work with representatives from vendors and District divisions.

9. Assist in the development, planning and construction of new communications systems.

10. Prepare written or oral summaries of work performed.

11. Drive vehicles to various shop or field locations to install, service and repair communications equipment.

12. Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a physical to include a drug screen.

The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. At least one of the education or experience requirements must be met; both requirements cannot be modified or waived. The Sacramento Metro Fire District Board of Directors shall be notified of any such modifications or waivers.

Age

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Education and Experience

Education must be obtained through a post-secondary institution currently accredited by any accreditation body recognized by either the Counsel for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education.

Required:

1. Education or training in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Communications Technology, or a field that is directly related to the knowledge and abilities may be substituted for one (1) year of required general experience. Acceptable education or training is:

2. A certificate of completion of a vocational training program in one of the above fields

OR

3. Completion of thirty (30) semester units in one of the above fields

4. Three (3) years of full-time paid experience, within the last five (5) years in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronics in vehicles.

Desirable:

1. Telecommunication experience such as Key Service Units, PBX's, wireless phones, and general maintenance and operation.

2. Installation, maintenance, and repair of communications equipment consisting of VHF/UHF/800 MHz two-way radios; simulcast trunked radio systems; portable and mobile radios; base control, and repeater stations equipment.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet position tasks and responsibilities. Physical abilities must commensurate with the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

No person shall pose a threat to themselves or to the health and safety of other individuals in the work place, or to the public they serve.

LICENSE
Possession of and ability to maintain a current valid California Driver's License, Class C, is a condition of employment.

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