Electronic Communication Technician II

Full Job Description

These positions are open to Internal King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) employees and eligible Priority Placement participants ONLY. Only current KCIT employees and eligible Priority Placement participants will be considered.

King County's Radio Communication Services (RCS) team is seeking Electronic Communication Technician II's.

RCS provides regional radio subscriber support for the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) Motorola Project 25 800 MHz trunked radio system end user agencies.

Also, provides subscriber support of UHF/VHF conventional resources for on campus communications.

These positions will perform skilled technical work programming, installing, repairing and maintaining land mobile radio equipment and related auxiliary equipment, mobile data devices and fixed site equipment.

Work is performed in both shop and field environments for users of the regional radio systems such as the King County Sheriff’s Office as well as a wide variety of other government agencies.

Our ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Come join our team to make a difference!

For more information on Radio Communication Services, please visit our website.

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County.

Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders.

As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration.

KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.

KCIT provides the building blocks for many of the region’s most critical services.

As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community.

To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx

Requirements

• Install/remove all types of subscribers and site related radio and electronic communications equipment.
• Troubleshoots all types of subscribers and site related radio and electronic communications equipment to component level.
• Provides required equipment documentation including system parameters and levels, repair history and maintains records regarding work orders, FCC and other regulatory matters as well as system modifications.
• May serve as an initial point of technical contact for communications equipment users and review reported technical troubles and analyze failure trends on a component, radio or system level.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or Military Communications electronics training equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of two-way land mobile experience or Military two-way communication equivalent.
• Experience in two-way land mobile radio repair, maintenance, and operation.
• Experience with Motorola 800 MHz trunked radio subscribers and trucked systems.
• Experience with VHF/UHF conventional radio subscribers and on campus systems.
• Knowledge of intermediate/advanced communications equipment and advanced communications technology.
• Knowledge of radio installation and maintenance practices.
• Ability to comprehend operations of the overall radio system being maintained and implications of subscriber and box failures on system operations.
• Ability to research solutions to technical issues utilizing service manuals, service notices, service bulletins and other technical resources.
• Must be proficient in using computers and computer software to perform system diagnostics, interpret results, program equipment and maintain equipment and system databases.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be able to contribute positively to a team environment.
• Must have the ability to always maintain focus and attention on work tasks.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of hire; you will be required to drive a county vehicle on a regular basis
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam
• Successful completion and ability to maintain an acceptable background clearance level to include fingerprinting

Desirable Qualifications

• FCC GROL License or commercial equivalent (NARTE, NABER, APCO etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of Motorola subscriber programming and tuning software.
• Knowledge of other subscriber programming and tuning software.
• Experience in the use of Office 365 products, Dynamics ticketing applications and Peer to Peer device communication software.
• Prior experience in public sector and/or a desire to work in public service

Additional Information

Working LocationThe work associated with these positions will be performed onsite. This position may be assigned field work at various King County locations.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Union: Represented by IBEW L77

King County Job Classification: Electronic Communication Technician II - 8303200

FLSA Status: These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are overtime eligible.

Work Schedule: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 7:30am - 4:00p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasionally work hours outside of the normal workweek schedule may be required. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Are you ready to APPLY!?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application and Resume are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Hoeper, shoeper@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6957.