Radio Maintenance Tech II- Baltimore Police Department

Radio Maintenance Technician II

Salary Range: $52,875 - $64,063 / Annually

Starting Pay: $52,875 $52,875 / Annually

Job Summary:

A Radio Maintenance Technician II repairs, maintains, installs, fabricates and tests two-way radio communications and related electronic equipment. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class may work rotating shifts and may be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work is performed in equipment repair shops and garages where such conditions as grease, gas and exhaust fumes and loud noises may be encountered. The work requires moderate physical exertion in lifting and moving radio communications equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have an associate of arts degree in electronic maintenance with courses in two-way radio maintenance from an accredited college or university.

And Experience: Have one year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of two-way radio and electronic equipment.

Or Equivalence Notes: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and three years of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of two-way radio and electronic equipment.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Note: You must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.

Note: Some positions in this class may require a FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, or Technician Certification from either the National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER) or the Associated Public Safety Communications Officers (APCO).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of two-way radio and electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of frequency modulation (FM) communication systems, including solid state, transistors and integrated circuits.
• Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations as applied to the repair, testing and adjusting of two-way radios.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
• Skill in soldering and working with miniaturized components.
• Ability to diagnose complex equipment malfunctions and quickly repair radio communications equipment.
• Ability to fabricate electronic and test equipment and electronic component parts.

Additional Information

Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 1-year probation.

Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation: Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at

Selection Process: All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process: Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer