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Job Title: Electronic Communication Technician I
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 12/17/08 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $17.56 - $22.26 hourly

Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Location: Radio Communications Services- 6452 S 144th Street, Tukwila, Washington
Department: Office of Information Resource Management

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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

This position is in the King County Radio Communication Services Section (RCS) and performs skilled technical work programming, installing, and troubleshooting mobile and portable two way radios, mobile data devices and fixed site equipment. Additionally the position assists Electronic Communication Systems Technicians with installation, and maintenance of land mobile radio equipment and related auxiliary 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.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to King County career service employees and the general public. Consideration will be given to qualified applicants in that order.

Note: The hourly rates for this classification are based on the 2007 salary schedule. 2008 rates are currently subject to contract negotiations.

Job Duties:
· Install and remove all types of 2 way mobile radio and electronic communications equipment, radio site equipment, and electronic security systems. Perform preventative maintenance to the “box” level.
· Provide troubleshooting of mobile and fixed radio equipment installations. Identify failures to the either radio equipment itself or the auxiliary equipment in the systems installed. May provide mechanical or assembly level board swaps as appropriate.
· Assist in scheduling installation and removal of mobile and fixed radio equipment. Provide needed equipment documentation including install/removal history and maintain records regarding work orders and installation procedures and practices.
· Provide initial point of technical contact for communications equipment user.

· Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have demonstrated knowledge of installation and basic 2 way mobile radio maintenance practices.

· Knowledge of basic electronics, communications equipment and auxiliary equipment.

· Capable of using basic electronic test equipment (DVM, wattmeter, service monitor) to determine failure location.

· Must be proficient in using computers and computer software to perform system diagnostics, interpret results, program equipment and maintain equipment and system databases.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Must be able to create and maintain effective working relationships with others.

· Must be able to execute work tasks when directed either orally or in writing.

· Must have the ability to pay attention to detail.



DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:



· One year experience installing and maintaining land mobile radio equipment and related auxiliary systems

· Completion of a two year program in communications electronics or the equivalent military or vocational school training.

· Two or more years experience working in a radio repair facility for a self maintained government entity or a radio maintenance service enterprise affiliated with a major communications equipment manufacturer.


Supplemental Information:
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants selected for this position are required to pass a physical examination prior to beginning employment. The person selected for this position will be required to pass a background check. Candidates must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license (or obtain one within 30 days of hire), have a good driving record and the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.


SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness and qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to a panel interview and written testing on basic electronics.

UNION REPRESENTATION: This position is represented by the IBEW Local 77.



Agency: King County
Address: King County Administration Bldg. 500 4th Ave. Rm. 450 Seattle, Washington 98104 Map/Directions
Phone: (206) 205-3440
Web Site: http://www.kingcounty.gov/

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