Radio Communications & Technology Specialist

Cosumnes Community Services District • Elk Grove, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cosumnes Fire Department is seeking qualified professionals to fill current and future vacancies in the position of Radio Communications & Technology Specialist. Under general direction, this role analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves technical operational problems for radios, telephones, routers, computers, Apple products, and code 3 systems. The specialist installs and performs maintenance on hardware and software, conducts project tests, and performs program debugging. Additionally, the role involves preparing user policies, procedures, and documentation, and providing training to users on systems implementation and operations.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of full-time paid experience, within the last five (5) years in installation, maintenance, and repair of electronics in vehicles.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a current, valid California Driver’s License.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Basic theory of radio communications and electronics, including tube, solid state, and integrated circuits; communications mathematics; digital numbering and alphanumeric codes; digital to analog translation; analog to digital conversion; parity and checksum techniques.
• Safety procedures, such as handling electrical energy devices and electromagnetic wave propagation.
• Federal Communications Commission laws, rules, and regulations relating to radio and microwave equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with a wide variety of people that include senior management, employees, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations governing radio and microwave equipment in the public safety service.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and service manuals.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to conduct and/or coordinate training regarding District radio, telephone, and code 3 equipment.
• Ability to prioritize work and seek solutions to specific problems.
• Ability to apply logical and orderly analysis process to troubleshooting and solving operational radio, telephone, and code 3 equipment problems.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in technical manuals including circuitry, schematics and symbols and read blueprints.
• Ability to use the proper test equipment related to telecommunications maintenance and repair.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with the public and District personnel.
• Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; occasional sitting at desk or in meetings; frequent reaching and twisting to reach equipment surrounding workspace; occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, twisting and climbing ladders while performing maintenance and repair work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting to sixty (60) pounds.
• Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent computer use; occasional color and depth vision; frequent reading of blueprints, specifications, fine print and visual display terminals (VDT's).
• Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching; frequent handling of electrical wiring and mechanical parts; frequent operation of office equipment, hand tools, and power tools required to troubleshoot and repair heavy and specialized fire equipment and peripherals.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person, on the radio and phone, over vehicle and shop noise; ability to hear well enough to identify mechanical noise.
• Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional work alone.
• Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving.
• Exposures: frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration, machinery, moving objects or vehicles, dust, dirt, oils, lubricants, solvents and assorted cleaning fluids or chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.

Nice To Haves

• Telecommunication experience such as Key Service Units, PBX’s, wireless phones, and general maintenance and operation.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of communications equipment consisting of VHF/UHF/800 MHz two-way radios; simulcast trunked radio systems; portable and mobile radios; base control, and repeater stations equipment.
• Public Safety Service Principles and procedures of fabricating, installing, maintaining, repairing, operating, and testing VHF/UHF/800 MHz radio equipment, including simulcast trunked radio systems, radio-controlled equipment, test devices, mobile data computers, other telecommunications, and code 3 equipment.
• Computer networking operations.
• Voice over IP technology.
• Uninterruptible power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced installation and maintenance of 800 MHz, UHF and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS and code equipment.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical operational problems related to 800 MHz and VHF radios, Voice over IP, station alerting, mobile data computers, UPS, and code 3 equipment.
• Create, modify, and review technical systems documentation; develop procedures for use and maintenance of 800 MHz and VHF radios, Voice over IP, Station Alerting, Mobile Data computers, Apple products, UPS, and Code 3 equipment.
• Prepare user procedures and documentation; and provide training to users on system implementation and operations.
• Act as a liaison with representatives from vendors and District divisions.
• Assist in the development, planning, and construction of new communications systems.
• Prepare written or oral summaries of work performed.
• Drive vehicles to various shops or field locations to install, service and repair communications equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• Participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) with a retirement formula of 2% at 62 for new members or 2% at 55 for 'classic members'.
• Participation in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed