KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE
FORMATS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
(206) 296-5209 JOBLINE
http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/psd/openings.html Website Address (206)-296-8535 TTY
KING COUNTY
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN II
DEPARTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES
INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DIVISION
Hourly Rate Range: $25.86 – $29.82
Job Announcement: 04CY4703
OPEN: 11/22/04 CLOSE: 12/10/04
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the general public.
WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be sent to: Christine Ynzunza, 700 5th
Avenue, Suite 2300, Seattle, WA 98104, Fax 206-263-4834. Email applications are encouraged at
HRITS@metrokc.gov (all application materials must be included). Applications materials must be
received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED.) PLEASE NOTE:
Applications not received at the location specified above and those that are not complete may not be
processed.
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• King County application form. Application forms may be found at
http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/JobApplications.htm
• Resume.
• Letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the qualifications for this position.
WORK LOCATION: 6452 South 144th St., Tukwila, WA.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is overtime eligible. Normal workweek is Monday through Friday
with work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
POSITION PURPOSE: This position is in the King County Radio Communication Services Section
(RCS) and performs skilled technical work programming, installing, repairing and maintaining land
mobile radio equipment and related auxiliary equipment including mobile and portable two way radios,
mobile data devices and fixed site equipment. Work is performed in both shop and field
environments for users of the regional radio systems such as the King County Sheriff’s Office as well
a wide variety of other government agencies.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Installs/removes all types of subscriber and site related radio and electronic communications
equipment.
• Troubleshoots all types of subscriber and site related radio and electronic communications
equipment to component level.
• Provides required equipment documentation including system parameters and levels, repair
history and maintains records regarding work orders, FCC and other regulatory matters as well as
system modifications.
• May serve as an initial point of technical contact for communications equipment users and review
reported technical troubles and analyze failure trends on a component, radio or system level.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three or more years of experience in two-way land mobile radio repair and operation.
• Two years of experience with trunked radio systems.
• Knowledge of intermediate/advanced electronics, communications equipment and advanced
communications technology.
• Knowledge of radio installation and maintenance practices.
• Must be proficient in using computers and computer software to perform system diagnostics,
interpret results, program equipment and maintain equipment and system databases.
• Must be able to create and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to comprehend operations of the overall radio system being maintained and implications of
subscriber and box failures on system operations.
• FCC License or commercial equivalent (NARTE, NABER, APCO etc.)
• Two or more years of experience maintaining Motorola Smartzone system subscribers.
• In depth knowledge of Motorola subscriber programming software.
• Ability to research solutions to technical issues utilizing service manuals, service notices, service
bulletins and other technical resources.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants selected for this position are required to
pass a physical examination prior to beginning employment. A valid WA State DL is required within
30 days of hire. A safe driving is also required.
SELECTION PROCESS: Competitive applicants may be invited to an interview.
UNION REPRESENTATION: This position is represented by the IBEW Local 77.
CLASS CODE: 8303200
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