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Radio Communications System Analyst Job at County of San Bernardino, CA in San B

County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, CA, United States, 92409


Salary : $90,521.60 - $124,696.00 Annually

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-04908-01

Department: Innovation and Technology Department

Opening Date: 01/06/2024

The Job

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP for priority consideration!

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES*

3% effective February 22, 2025

3% effective February 21, 2026

The Innovation and Technology Department is accepting applications for Radio Communications System Analysts for the Public Safety Communications Division. Radio Communications System Analysts coordinate, design, and maintain the County's emergency radio system, equipment, and associated circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems for designated County departments and outside agencies.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Performing complex analytical and technical work on land mobile radio subscriber equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit transport systems, and dispatch console electronics and systems
  • Engineering and designing conventional and trunked radio and related high and low capacity interconnect systems, towers, sites, and antenna systems
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining radio communications systems and components including repeater stations, voting and controller systems, and dispatching console equipment as well as subscriber unit
  • Troubleshooting system failures, performance deficiencies and circuit/wiring issues.
The Public Safety Communications Division provides design, operation, maintenance, and administration of one of the largest County-operated telecommunications networks in the country. The network includes the County's Regional Public Safety Radio System, which integrates all countywide law enforcement, fire, and EMS radio dispatch capabilities. Incorporated in the network are voice, radio, paging, and mobile data service elements.

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Incumbents must be willing to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in support of a 24/7 operation. Positions are subject to emergency call backs and may be assigned to various work locations throughout the County without advance notice.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Physical Requirements: Duties may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds; bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Background Check: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note 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

Experience: Two (2) years of experience administering and maintaining land mobile radio equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit based transport systems, and dispatch electronic equipment.

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Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units (or comparable hours) of completed technical coursework or training in electronics, communication technology, or related field.

Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may substitute the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating and maintaining Motorola Astro Digital and Analog Radio Systems.
  • Experience optimizing and servicing simulcast radio systems.
  • Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing dispatch console systems.
  • Experience configuring and optimizing radio systems and evaluating coverage performance.
  • Experience with legacy VHF and UHF repeater systems.
Selection Process

Application Procedure: Complete and submit the application and Supplemental Questionnaire as soon as possible for consideration. This recruitment is subject to close without notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via emailPlease 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.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Administrative 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.

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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

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Instructions: The following questions will be used to help determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your responses will also provide a basis for a Competitive Evaluation that will determine your placement on the eligible list. Ensure that any experience indicated in your responses is clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application.
  • I understand.
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Minimum Requirement: Describe your experience administering and maintaining land mobile radio equipment, trunked radio systems, circuit based transport systems, and dispatch electronic equipment. Indicate the relevant employer(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A".Note: All experience indicated should be detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Indicate the number of years and months you have programmed the following 800 MHz trunked radio equipment:
  • Dispatch Console
  • System Controllers
  • Radios
    If none, indicate "N/A".


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    Please indicate the areas in which you have at least two (2) years' experience. Check all that apply:
    • Operating and maintaining Motorola Astro Digital and Analog Radio Systems.
    • Optimizing and servicing simulcast radio systems.
    • Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing dispatch console systems.
    • Configuring and optimizing radio systems and evaluating coverage performance.
    • Using legacy VHF and UHF repeater systems.
    • None of the above.


    05

    Education: List any college technical coursework or training that you have completed in electronics, communication technology or related field. If none, indicate "N/A".Include for each course:
  • School name
  • Course title
  • Units achieved (semester or quarter) or number of course hours


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    Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
    • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.


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    **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

    We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

    For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

    Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
    • I understand
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    Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
    Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
    • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.


    Required Question