Transit Radio & Communication Systems Specialist - Lead

Full Job Description

*This recruitment is open only to employees within King County Metro Transit Facilities division in the classification of Transit Radio & Communications Specialist who have two (2) years of experience in the classification or who have two (2) years of similar experience.*

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Radio and Communication Systems Specialist- Lead.

The Transit Radio and Communication Systems Specialist Lead will be responsible for leading the work of Radio & Communication Systems Specialists.

In this role, you will provide the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic, communication, radio, security, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems throughout the King County Metro Transit service area.

About Metro’s Transit Facilities Division:

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops.

Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties.

Internally, team provides division-wide support functions for finance, budget, environmental compliance, safety, training, administrative services and new employee orientation.

Planning, inventory/materials management, work center, workforce management, functional asset management, general/maintenance agreements, systems support, capital infrastructure, sustainable resources/energy.

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment is looking to immediately fill one (1) Career Service Transit Radio and Communication Systems Specialist- Lead position.

In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, as well as any fully benefited Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur in this classification and in this division.

Eligibility pools remain valid for 12 months from the posting date, or until the list is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open only to employees within King County Metro Transit Facilities division in the classification of Transit Radio & Communications Specialist who have two (2) years of experience in the classification or who have two (2) years of similar experience.

Questions? if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at darussell@kingcounty.gov.

Requirements

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees.

All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Transit Radio and Communication Systems Specialist-Lead, you will also:

• Coordinate the work of staff engaged in a variety of repair, remodel, and construction projects; assign and monitor work; advise staff when their work is deficient or in violation of established regulations and procedures.
• Provide feedback to higher-level staff on employee and teamwork performance as well as any behavioral and attendance issues; recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance and calibrations performed, repairs completed, time worked, and materials used; enter and extract data using automated systems.

Qualifications

To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a current King County Metro Transit Facilities employee in the class of Transit Radio & Communication Systems Specialist who has two (2) years of experience in the classification or who have two (2) years of similar experience.

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and electronics theory.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the installation of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of circuit design and analysis.
• Knowledge and skilled use of the tools, calibration and diagnostic equipment used in the maintenance and installation of electronic communication and related systems.
• Knowledge of FCC standards, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of safe moving and lifting practices, occupational hazards, and safety requirements.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of workload planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable service standards, operating policies, and regulations.
• Skill in planning, assigning, balancing, and checking work.
• Skill in training and providing technical assistance.
• Ability to work during adverse weather events and emergencies.
• Ability to work shifts on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse. cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out of state driver's license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

• An FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).

Additional Information

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at darussell@kingcounty.gov.

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Attach a Cover Letter.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above.

Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview.

Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

The first six (6) months of employment are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidate’s interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is considered safety sensitive.

Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work week for this position is normally 40 hours, Tuesday through Friday from 0630-1700. Though scheduled days and times are subject to change. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.

WORK LOCATION:

The work location will be at Power Distribution Headquarters - 2255 Fourth Ave S, Seattle, Washington.

UNION STATUS:

This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 8314200 / 129

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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.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor darussell@kingcounty.gov.