IT Communications Technician II

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Fire Department has an opportunity for a Radio Communications Technician - Level II (IT Communications Technician), located in Perris.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level II (IT Communications Technician) will be tasked with performing repairs of communication repeaters and dispatch radio systems, repairs of mobile and handheld radios and the department's keyless security door system.

Additionally, the selected candidate will repair headsets and emergency warning lights in/on apparatus and provide repairs to telephone network systems and infrastructure.

Competitive candidates experience will exceed three years within the last four years performing extensive vehicle outfitting and 12-volt circuitry and wiring; repairing and installing two-way radios; testing and adjusting equipment in vehicles and stations to frequencies specified by the Federal Communications Commission.

Please note that extended hours, standby shifts and travel throughout the county is required.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire department ( http://www.rvcfire.org/Pages/default.aspx ) (RCFD) is one of the largest integrated cooperative, regional fire protection organizations in California.

The department, a unique partnership between state of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 22 partner agencies and has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer service.• Install communication (e.g., radio, computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles; install communication (e.g., radio, microwave, computer, telephone) and other equipment (e.g., infrastructure equipment, cabling) in offices and other buildings (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites); perform preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve malfunctions of equipment and devices (e.g., computer, radios, microwave, telephones, and cabling); diagnose, locate, and repair network malfunctions.

• Research, evaluate and test proposed products, product versions and systems solutions.

• Coordinate the installation and operation of the County private telephone system, 911 emergency telephone system and all microwave and radio systems with County departments, cities and telephone companies.

• Confer with County staff and vendors to determine requirements and services and coordinate activities to ensure capability exists for inter-agency communication.

• Plan new and revised communications systems; estimate installation and recurring costs; coordinate the modification and installation of systems and leased data and transmission facilities; review and verify billings for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for payment; prepare recommendations...