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    Communications Technician - Reno, United States - City of Reno

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    Communications Technician

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    Class Title

    Communications Technician

    Class Code

    9321

    Salary

    $72, $102,523.20 Annually

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    Classification Description Summary

    Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical functions in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of communications equipment and electronic system devices; ensures communication systems are in compliance with established Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

    Essential Functions

    The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

    Perform a variety of technical functions in the installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of communication equipment and electronic system devices.

    Perform corrective maintenance on base, mobile and portable radio equipment; program, configure and align new radio equipment.

    Remove, install, repair or modify dispatch consoles and peripheral equipment for public safety operations.

    Disassemble and reassemble City-owned vehicles to facilitate the installation of various communication devices.

    Modify, update and reconfigure existing systems to meet changes in City needs; provide instruction and training to system users in the proper use of communications equipment.

    Maintain an accurate inventory and appropriate levels of equipment, parts, supplies and other stock items for maintenance and repair functions.

    Operate a variety of electronic maintenance and repair tools including, but not limited to, a volt-ohm meter, oscilloscope, frequency counter, electronic test devices, and spectrum analyzer.

    Perform related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

    Knowledge of:

    Methods, techniques, materials and practices involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of modern and electronic communication systems.

    Electronic theories and troubleshooting procedures.

    Safe and proper use of electronic testing devices and tools.

    Operational characteristics of various radio transmitting and receiving devices.

    Methods and techniques of communication cabling and termination.

    Modern and complex principles and practices of communication system design.

    Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including FCC requirements.

    Knowledge of basic networking devices such as routers, switches, etc.

    Ability to:

    Install, maintain and repair a variety of communications equipment and electronic system devices.

    Detect and correct defects in the operation of radio communication equipment.

    Modify, update and reconfigure existing systems to meet technological changes.

    Ensure communications compliance with applicable FCC regulations.

    Operate a variety of electronic maintenance and repair tools.

    Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals.

    Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously.

    Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.

    Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

    Establish, renew, or modify FCC licenses.

    Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Education/Training:

    Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in electronic repair, communications technology, or a related field.

    Experience:

    Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of communications or electronic systems.

    License or Certificate:

    Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

    Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) issued by the FCC.

    Supplemental Information

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

    The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

    Environment: Work is performed primarily in a shop setting with travel from site to site and to various field locations; exposure to radio-frequency electro-magnetic radiation.

    Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a shop environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; visual acuity for repairing electronic devices; to distinguish colors; to operate motorized equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

    Other Requirements

    Local 39 Non-Supervisory

    G27

    Last Update: 01/2022

    JD 11/2018

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