Communications Technician

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works is to provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty. Read more about the Department of Public Works website. Open & Continuous Recruitment: This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The Communications Division is responsible for maintaining public safety communications systems. These systems include 35 fire stations, 14 Mountaintop sites, 6 dispatch locations, along with numerous other locations. These systems include Mission Critical voice, simulcast digital trunked radio, fire station alerting, warning siren systems, and IP data in support of public safety. In addition, the communications division is responsible for the installation of communications and warning equipment in vehicles for various agencies within the county. There is currently one full-time (75 bi-weekly hours) vacancy. The Communications Technician is responsible for keeping first responders in communication with each other by implementing the best technology for the application. This can include but is not limited to Radio, cellular, and microwave networks. The Communications Technician is expected to independently perform troubleshooting procedures and repairs on County equipment and vehicles. Additional responsibilities include assisting Senior Technicians on projects. The Communications Technician may need to make emergency repairs and maintenance in the field at any time. Our Highly Qualified Candidate has experience working with complex systems including computers, networks, radios, and electronics. The candidate is well versed with troubleshooting and solving difficult problems. They will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approach their work with enthusiasm, and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service. The candidate values being part of a diverse team to support public works projects. Certifications in electronic theory, computer networking and server administration, and security are highly desirable. The candidate uses sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and is knowledgeable regarding the safe operation of hand and power tools used in facility and equipment maintenance and repair. In addition, the candidate can climb 60-foot towers, working independently for extended periods of time in remote locations, outdoors in any weather conditions and can work non-standard schedules including evenings, nights and weekends. Certificates and Licenses : This section describes qualifications such as Possession of a valid FCC radio-telephone operator's license or an equivalent radio technician certification issued by a recognized authority (APCO or NABER) is desirable. Certifications in electronic theory, Computer Networking and Server administration, Security are highly desirable. This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations, including off-road and remote sites. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Candidates selected must pass a Department of Justice and FBI LiveScan background check prior to appointment. For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at View email address on click.appcast.io All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates\' names will be placed on the eligible list. Open & Continuous Recruitment:This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for this position may be certified directly to the Sheriff\'s Office for a selection interview. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. LiveScan: candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff\'s Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment. A pre-placement physical examination given at County expense is also required prior to appointment. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency #J-18808-Ljbffr