COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Emergency Services and Communications

Radio Communications

39 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

Communications Technician


(Communications Technician II)


Position#18052

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

"This position offers a Trainee Status* starting at the following pay rate: $24.34 per hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Emergency Services and Communications, Radio Communications, has a full-time vacancy for a Communications Technician (Communications Technician II), SOC Title 49-2020 TELECOMMS REPAIRERS-5, located in Concord NH. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

Prepares, installs, and maintains communications equipment and the statewide communications network to include Land Mobile Radio (LMR) apparatus, digital microwave, telephony, video, IP networks, and related systems.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in telecommunications or electrical engineering, electronics, electronic service technology, or in support and maintenance of wired and wireless communications, infrastructure equipment and software.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

1. Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information
2. Must be able to respond to emergency call-out if available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
3. Must be willing and able to climb structures up to twenty (20) feet in height, as needed to service equipment.
4. Requires performing regular job functions with exposure to and environmental elements including adverse/severe weather conditions.
5. Requires performing medium to heavy work including physical exertion, and will frequently need to bend, lift, walk, and climb.
6. Must be able to skillfully replace and build equipment racks, antenna mounts, and cabling devices.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 4+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a CDL-B license. Possession of General Radio Operator's License (GROL), electronics certifications, Motorola certifications, COM-T and COM-L certifications.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.


Responsibilities:

Prepares, installs and performs maintenance of LMR and microwave equipment to include transmitters, receivers, portable radios, mobile radios, coaxial cables, waveguides, and associated hardware in both fixed and mobile locations in support of Public Safety officials statewide.

Prepares, installs, and performs maintenance of telephony, video, and IP network equipment in various locations statewide for Department of Safety (DOS) to ensure emergency communications and provide situational awareness during emergencies or during large events.

Maintains and configures dispatch consoles, audio recorders, and core LMR communications system for use by DOS personnel to provide dispatch, E911, and emergency support functions for public safety entities.

Performs maintenance to and, when necessary, installation of a variety of vehicle warning equipment to include lights, sirens, and associated vehicle mounted devices to ensure proper functionality of equipment in DOS fleet vehicles.

Utilizes computers and software to program, maintain, troubleshoot and resolve problems with equipment; maintains logs and files reports relating to system issues and repairs made.

Maintains and evaluates DC battery systems, Uninterruptable Power Supply systems, and associated hardware to ensure continued operations of equipment used to support the public safety mission.

Tabulates daily work performed and submits to supervisory staff for record keeping purposes.

Supervises contractors to ensure functional requirements specified in the contract are met.

Provides end user training and technical support of various equipment for DOS personnel to assure proper operation of communications equipment, software and network.

Travels to remote mountaintop sites by foot, OHRV, snowmobile, or four wheel drive vehicle to maintain tower buildings and grounds. Maintenance may include minor weather-related repair to the buildings and removing vegetation.

For further information please contact Robert Lussier, Assistant Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

*Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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