Communications Technician - Irvine, United States - Orange County Fire Authority

Orange County Fire Authority

Verified Company

Irvine, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

DESCRIPTION:

This classification is scheduled to receive the following

Base Salary Adjustments:
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2.75% effective May 2, 2025_
2.54% effective May 1, 2026_

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are responsible for installing, programming, servicing, and repairing a wide variety of communication equipment in emergency apparatus.

This would include the following:

radio receivers, vehicular intercoms, mobile data computers, public address systems, cell phones, video equipment, vehicle electrical systems, and monitoring devices.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Communications Technician is the third level in a five level communications technical series. The Communications Technician is distinguished from the Communications Installer II by its responsibility for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing radio and communications equipment. The Communications Technician is distinguished from the Senior Communications Technician, which has lead responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

_(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)_

Troubleshoot, analyze, program and repair mobile radio equipment, mobile data terminals, intercom systems, and deficient vehicle wiring for communications equipment at field site locations.
Plans, installs, and modifies mobile and stationary communications equipment, which includes: fabricating mounts, laying out equipment, routing cables, and placing and tuning antennas.
Prepares and reviews work orders; enters work order information into a database.
Monitors, tracks, and updates equipment inventory.
Provides enduser support and training on equipment use and operations.
Designs and fabricates communication equipment mounts and brackets.
Assists with the installation and repair of telephonic equipment, and station alarms and alerting systems.
Interfaces with outside vendors and industry specialists in planning and installations of communication equipment.
Coordinates the availability of inventory or essential parts and provides specifications for tools used in repairs and installations.
Verifies applicable vendor invoices.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying._

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

Two (2) years of related radio and electronic communications experience, including installation experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

In-depth knowledge of communication parts and equipment used in installations
Experience identifying parts from a wiring schematic and assembling the proper vehicle installation kits
Experience ordering, receiving and inspecting parts and supplies against invoices to ensure correct pricing, quantity, and quality
Experience storing, monitoring, tracking, and updating equipment inventory
Experience interfacing with vendors and industry specialists
General Radio Operator's License (GROL) is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:
Basic electronics theory, operations, and wiring
DC theory and automotive electrical
Basic radio frequency theory
Communications equipment design and mounting techniques
Applicable hand and power tools of the trade
Data entry techniques
Alarm systems
Basic telephone systems
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, protocols, and policies

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:
Using applicable hand and power tools
Maintaining records
Entering information into a database
Designing and fabricating communication equipment mounts
Installing mobile and fixed communication equipment
Preparing work orders
Interpreting manufacturer user guides
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing radio and communications equipment
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Read, write and interpret instructions in technical manuals

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Last day to apply: Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11:59PM
Oral Interviews: Week of June 24, 2024
Selection Interviews: TBD
Expected Hire date: TBD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move obje