Communications Electronics Technician II

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintains the communications systems used within an assigned department. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing electronic technical service for all radio, telephone, paging and alarm systems, and personal computers and peripherals; troubleshooting and conducting a variety of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of failure; and repairing and maintaining electronic equipment. Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience as a Communications Electronic Technician required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, equipment, and technology.
• Knowledge of communication systems.
• Knowledge of local law enforcement practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, employees, and members of the general public.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Electronics, Radio Communications, or related field; and three (3) years of experience as a Communications Electronic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs a variety of electronic equipment including mobile radios and data terminals, alarm and public address systems, dispatch console, video monitoring system, pagers, portable chargers, microphones, personal computers, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoots equipment failure; reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Inventories and orders supplies and equipment, and arranges delivery of equipment.
• Prioritizes repairs according to sworn and civil personnel.
• Converses with equipment end-user such as operators, police personnel, etc., to ascertain problems with equipment before breakdown and to determine if breakdown is due to human error or mechanical problems.
• Confers with manufacturers' engineers, technicians, and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems.
• Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same.
• Performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
• Uninstalls equipment from wrecked vehicles.
• Provides support for special events.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree