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| Author: | Sean [ Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Skagit 911 |
Skagit 911, located in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington Open Position: Lead Radio Technician Closes: open until filled Skagit 911 has an opening for a Lead Radio Technician with an annual salary range of $66,800-$68-200 but is negotiable based on commensurate experience. Skagit offers a full range of benefits to include; Enrollment in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System, paid Vacation and Sick leave, Holiday Leave, Exchange and Personal Time Off, a range of Health, Dental, and Vision plans; Life Insurance, Long Term Health Care. Skagit 911 provides call taking and dispatch services to all residents of Skagit County in support of approximately 40 emergency fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services agencies. The Communications Center supports 9 radio console positions, with authorized agency staffing of 55 employees. In other work environments this position may also be referred to as a Telecommunications Specialist or TelCom. Skagit County/Skagit 911, in conjunction with four (4) other northwest regional counties and Washington State Patrol recently completed the installation of an eight (8) site looped IP based digital microwave system supporting Skagit and Island Counties. In addition to the looped system, there are several spur systems supporting multiple agencies in the five (5) county region. This microwave system supports UHF and VHF radios in both counties. Currently, there are multiple projects in process or pending including build out projects to address narrow banding impacts, simulcast projects and an open RFP for IP radio consoles. This position will also: * assist in the installation and maintenance of all two-way radio systems and other electronic equipment in Skagit and Island Counties * maintain and repair repeaters, wire-line base stations, mobile and portable radios, intercoms, paging equipment * install, maintain and repair two-way radio systems in all types of emergency equipment for Skagit County * program electronic equipment using programming software or terminal emulation on a personal computer * climbs communication towers following current safety regulations * assists in the development and maintenance of radio sites * participates in on-call coverage rotation 24/7 to provide emergency repairs of essential electronic equipment This is a brand new position with Skagit 911 and this person will be directly involved in the development of the technical radio program for Skagit County and establishing a functional radio shop. Currently, this will be a single employee shop, with the goal of expanding technical staff in the future, but this employee will work as a team member with Island County/ICom technical staff. Desired Qualifications: Two year technical college degree from an accredited educational institution or certificate from a vocational institute or three (3) years general experience in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of land mobile radio systems and related systems. Applications may be obtained from and must be returned to Shirley Mary Songhurst, Executive Assistant, Skagit 911, 2911 E College Way, Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, phone number (360)428-3200. Applications and complete job description are also available for download on our website www.skagit911.com. |
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