Communications Technician II (Technical Services Unit)

Communications Technician II (Technical Services Unit) Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. The Opportunity This is a journey level class in the Communications Technician series that is located at Sheriff's Technical Services Unit (Radio Communications). Incumbents in this class install, maintain and repair complex electronic equipment, and work with minimal supervision. General Duties Troubleshooting and repair of electronics; perform preventative maintenance on radio communications equipment, program radios and design radio channel layout template; install electronics in public safety vehicles, motorcycles, marine vessels, and buildings; service calls, customer service, ambulance certifications, configure, maintain, and provide media for video recording systems (in-car video, body‑warning cameras); self‑development training; miscellaneous related tasks. Desired Qualifications Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment; ability to install, maintain, repair, modify a variety of communications and electronic equipment and systems. Ability to read and interpret instructions in technical manuals including circuitries, schematics, symbols, and blueprints. Completion of certificates or education credits from training courses in electronic theory and practice including Ohm’s Law, knowledge of AC and DC theory and electronic systems, audio and radio frequency circuits, electronic measurements, semiconductor fundamentals and mathematics for electronic technology. Experience using hand and power tools. Minimum Qualifications Thorough Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, methods, test equipment and tools used in installation, maintenance, repair, modification and fabrication of communications and other related electronic equipment and systems. General Knowledge of: Principles of electronic system design and operation. Ability to: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify a variety of communications and electronic equipment and systems. Read and interpret instructions in technical manuals including circuitries, schematics and symbols; read blueprints. Use the proper test equipment related to electronics maintenance and repair. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county and city staff, electronic contractors, vendors and members of the general public. Record technical information on timesheets, logs, invoices, etc. Education and Experience Completion of a training course in electronic theory and practice including Ohm’s Law, AC and DC theory, audio and radio frequency circuits, electronic measurements, semiconductor fundamentals and mathematics for electronic technology. License / Certification Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment. Special Qualifications Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff‑Coroner. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange County, CA