City of Fresno is hiring: Senior Radio Frequency Network Engineer in Fresno

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FILING DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION DESCRIPTION

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Under general supervision, the Senior Radio Frequency Network Engineer installs, configures, monitors, and maintains the City’s RF (radio frequency)/LMR (land mobile radio) systems, video surveillance cameras and associated systems, dispatch systems, and related data networking systems. Assists in ensuring the highest level of uptime, secure functionality, and efficiency of these systems.

Incumbents monitor and perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of RF, LMR, and video surveillance systems; conduct analyses of overall network performance; identify and resolve more complex communication system and networking issues; provide lead direction and training to assigned staff; and perform complex work as required.

The incumbent will be assigned to work on-call, weekends, or holidays for after-hours support on a scheduled basis.

Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK-:40hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY:Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY:$100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program):an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefiting includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Two (2) years of experience as a Radio Frequency Network Engineer II with the City of Fresno.

OR

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, electrical engineering, or related field.

AND

Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience configuring, testing, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and/or repairing RF/LMR systems, cameras and video surveillance systems and related network hardware and services. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

If qualifying solely with experience, a High School diploma or equivalent is required at time of appointment.

Special Requirements

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License is required at time of appointment.

Possession of an FCC issued Amateur Radio certificate at the General class or higher at time of appointment. Failure to maintain the required certification for the entire term of employment in this classification shall be cause for termination.

Eligible applicants certified for consideration for hire will be required to pass an extensive preemployment background investigation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Application materials submitted online will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear before the Panel Interview Board. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral exam has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: TBD.

Veteran’s Preference

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.