RADIO TECHNICIAN III

Main Purpose of Job

This position

is a full performance level of technical work involving the installation,

repair and maintenance of radio transmitters, receivers, communication

sub-systems, audio transport networks (microwave, Fiber optic & Il), voice

logging recorders and other related communication equipment, as well as

performing the same activities with speed control devices, in-car camera

systems and body worn cameras in accordance with Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) regulations and manufacture specifications.

POSITION DUTIES

Installation, removals, maintenance / repair of mobile &

portable radios, base stations, communication consoles, remote control units

along with other technologies such as in-car cameras, speed control devices,

in-car computers, voice logging recorders and body worn cameras. Installs de

removes equipment from vehicles and remote sites.

Maintains, repairs, and operates interoperability

communications systems at mobile and fixed sites, including microwave &

fiber optic systems.

Maintains / repairs and installs logging recorders,

speed-control equipment, and audio transport circuits.

Maintains accurate inventory and maintenance records on all

equipment in assigned area. Orders and maintains a sufficient number of parts

and supplies for the operation of the assigned radio shop. Maintains shop &

remote tower site cleanliness through regular cleaning (Ex. Dusting / mopping).

Maintains the accuracy of all electronic test equipment

within the limits specified by the manufacturer and the FCC.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school

equivalency certificate.

Experience : Five years of

experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment, four years

must have included the repair of two-way FM radios.

Notes :

1. Candidates may substitute

the successful completion of a one-year program of study in radio electronics

at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for up to one year of

the required general experience.

2. Candidates may

substitute Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned

officer in Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal

Corps, Aerospace Maintenance, or Data / Communications Maintenance specialty

codes in the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for

the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following

preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific

information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications :

1.Five (5) years of experience (maintenance, repair and

installation) with voice audio transport circuits (DS0) dealing with microwave,

fiber optics and T1 backhaul systems.

2.Experience with P25, TDMA Land Mobile Radio.

3.Experience performing maintenance of P25 Motorola

Communication Console

Systems.

4.Experience performing repairs / maintenance on any radar

and / or laser emitting

equipment.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Applicants for this classification may be required to

possess either a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone

Operator license, a FCC Ship Radar Endorsement, a National Association of

Business and Educational Radio certificate, or an Associated Public Safety

Communications Officer Incorporated certificate. If license or certificate is

required, applicants must list their license or certificate number and

expiration date on the application.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which

require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties

will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in

the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job classification.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum

qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is

essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your

application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible

List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain

eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.

The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of

your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the

position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the

rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education

that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical

examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation,

polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.