Senior Communications Technician

Kern CountyBakersfield, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This position works within the General Services Department. Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

  • Possession of a certificate in electronic technology from an accredited two (2) year college and one (1) year of experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic and mobile communications equipment or three (3) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic and mobile communications equipment.
  • Possession of a general class Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) license, Associated Public Safety Communications (APCO) certificate, Electronics Technical Association (E.T.A), Certified Electrical Technician (C.E.T) Master Certificate or an equivalent industry equivalent license/certification.
  • Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.
  • Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Nice To Haves

  • Incumbents may be required to obtain Climber/Rescuer certification within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

  • Installation and maintenance of electronic and mobile communications equipment.
  • Troubleshooting techniques for electronic communications systems.
  • Electronics assembly, installation, maintenance and repair.
  • Telephone equipment installation and operation.
  • Simulcast transmission and receiver voting systems.
  • Basic Network Protocol and Operation.

Benefits

  • Training and continued professional development
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