I.T. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

Job Title

Responsible for installing, programming, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the City of Hobbs' radio communications systems and related equipment. Performs preventative maintenance, radio testing, vehicle and facility installations, and maintains equipment records and inventories. Assists with P25 systems, microwave equipment, the City's FM radio station, FCC inspections, audio/visual systems, and after-hours emergency service calls.

Essential Duties

Primarily responsible for the installation, programming, repair, and maintenance of all City of Hobbs radio communications equipment.

Assists in the installation and maintenance of the P25 trunked radio equipment, conventional radio systems, repeaters, dispatch consoles, antennas, and related communications equipment.

Programs Kenwood and Harris subscriber radios under established system standards.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on communications equipment.

Troubleshoots radio system failures and performs field repairs.

Installs and repairs microwave radio equipment, antennas, feedlines, and related infrastructure.

Assists with maintenance of the City's FM radio station KHBX 90.7.

Performs equipment installations in City vehicles and facilities as needed.

Conducts radio performance testing using electronic test equipment.

Maintains repair records, maintenance logs, and equipment inventories.

Responds to emergency service calls after normal business hours when required.

Assists with FCC inspections and system testing.

Assists with installation and maintenance of audio/visual equipment supporting City meetings.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college with a degree in Electronics Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a closely related field; OR

High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of experience in electronics, radio systems, IT, or telecommunications;

OR

Completion of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) related to radio communications, electronics, telecommunications, signal operations, or a closely related field; OR

Any equivalent combination of related education, military training, technical certifications, and experience.

Preferred: Experience installing or troubleshooting radio or communications equipment

Professional Development :

The City of Hobbs is committed to developing technical expertise within its communications program. Employees in the IT Communications Technician classification will receive structured on-the-job training, mentoring, and opportunities to attend training courses to prepare for increased responsibilities and potential advancement to the Communications Specialist position. Advancement is based on demonstrated competency, successful performance, completion of applicable training, organizational needs, and the availability of a vacant position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of radio communications equipment

Knowledge of P25 trunked radio systems.

Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to applicable communications systems.

Knowledge of electronic test equipment and other specialized devices used in the repair, installation and maintenance of communications systems.

Knowledge of microwave systems and radio programming software.

Knowledge of current technical aspects of communications field.

Knowledge of audio/visual equipment and software.

Ability to install, maintain, and repair a variety of communications and related equipment.

Ability to learn computer information systems.

Ability to work at heights greater than 10 feet, from antenna towers, platforms, or trucks when needed.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel, outside technical support agencies, vendors, and general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid state issued driver's license.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Communications Specialist, Assistant I.T. Director, and the I.T. Director.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and use hands and fingers to handle feel or operate objects. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders, work from man lifts, and work at heights eight feet or greater.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, occasionally moderate.

Benefits

• The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
• Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
• Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).