Radio Communications Technician - Level III (IT Communications Technician III) J

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Fire Department (RCFD) has an opportunity for a Radio Communications Technician - Level III (IT Communications Technician III), located in Perris.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level III (IT Communications Technician III) will be tasked with performing repairs of communication repeaters and dispatch radio systems, repairs of mobile and handheld radios, and the department's keyless security door system. Additionally, the selected candidate will repair headsets and emergency warning lights in/on apparatus and provide repairs to telephone network systems and infrastructure.

Competitive candidates will possess extensive experience in vehicle outfitting and 12-volt circuitry and wiring; repairing and installing two-way radios; testing and adjusting equipment in vehicles and stations to frequencies specified by the Federal Communications Commission.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level III (IT Communications Technician III) will train team members and take lead position on projects.

Please note that extended hours, standby shifts and travel throughout the county is required.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire department (http://www.rvcfire.org/Pages/default.aspx) (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California. The department, a unique partnership between state of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer service.

* Install communication (e.g., VHF radio, microwave radio, mobile data computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles; install communication (e.g., VHF radio, microwave radio, computer, telephone) systems and other equipment (e.g., infrastructure equipment, cabling) in offices and other buildings (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites); perform preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components.

* Install and configure network hardware and software; update system documentation; coordinate system/component upgrades and repairs with vendors and users; monitor the work of vendors to ensure compliance of enterprise standards for products and services; provide user training regarding equipment and network utilization; Create, modify, and update radio programming (code plug) and radio programming software.

* Troubleshoot, repair, program and resolve malfunction of communication equipment and devices (e.g., computer, radio repeaters, vhf/microwave radios, telephone systems, and cabling); diagnose, locate, and repair network malfunctions.

* Be able to use test equipment to check a vhf antenna/radio systems for sensitivity and/or interference to ensure optimal safety and performance.

* Troubleshoot, repair, program and resolve malfunctions of Code 3 emergency alerting systems within County emergency response vehicles/vessels (e.g. lights, sirens, PA, low level power sources).

* Research, evaluate and test proposed products, product versions and systems solutions.

* Coordinate all telephone and data services for County departments; coordinate the installation and operation of the County private telephone system, 911 emergency telephone system and all microwave and radio systems with County departments, cities, and telephone companies.

* Confer with County staff and vendors to determine requirements and services and coordinate activities to ensure capability exists for inter-agency communication.

* Plan new and revised communications systems; estimate installation and recurring costs; coordinate the modification and installation of systems and leased data and transmission facilities; review and verify billings for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for payment; prepare recommendations and reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from high school, possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. IT job-related coursework from an accredited college, university, or trade school in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment is preferred.

Experience

Four years of successful journey level VHF radio or microwave job-related experience, one year of which included either lead level duties or technically advanced RF job-related work. One year as an Radio Communications Technician - Level II (IT Communications Technician II) will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement.

Other Requirements

Valid California Driver License: Class C

The installation and coordination of the installation of communication systems including voice, videoconferencing, VHF radio, microwave and data in vehicles, remote sites and buildings; use of test equipment to isolate, repair and resolve problems; problem isolation techniques; coordination, planning or designing of modern and computer based business telephone systems to include planning, development and evaluation of computer telephony integration (CTI) systems involving extensive communication with telephone service user.

Preferred Skills

Assessing customer repair needs based on description of problems; installation and configuration of network hardware and software; use of systems level maintenance and management tools; troubleshooting and repairing/resolution of equipment malfunction in a multi-user, single platform environment; interpreting of customer technology needs.

Knowledge Of

The principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the Radio Communications Technician (IT Communications Technician) series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices to include network topology and protocols, applications and systems; electronic principles and techniques, RF principles and techniques, principles of organization and administration; principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.

Ability To

Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org