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PIERCE TRANSIT

 

COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN I OR

COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN II

 

Hiring level will be based on Qualifications and Experience

The Position:

Communication Technician I Summary:

 

Under the direction from the Fleet Manager or the Maintenance Technical Supervisor, this p osition applies knowledge of electronic theory and practice to assist in the installation, removal, and maintenance of fixed-station and complex mobile communication equipment. This communications work is typically performed either at a central shop or at remote communication sites located throughout Pierce County. The Communication Technician will work with increasing independence commensurate with demonstrated proficiency.

Communication Technician II Summary: Under the direction from the Fleet Manager or the Maintenance Technical Supervisor, p erforms highly technical and engineering-related tasks that include analyzing, developing, and implementing solutions for the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and calibration of a wide variety of communications equipment that constitutes the Pierce Transit Communications Network. This equipment includes point-to-point microwave systems; data transmission systems; vehicle and portable radio systems, CAD/AVL, Smart Card, GIS, Camera/Security Systems and fixed communication station equipment. Assignments include emergency responses to independently analyze, repair, or devise a temporary solution for restoring communication services.

 

Hiring Wage:

 

Communication Technician I - $28.60 per hour (Wage range $28.60 - $33.58) paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Communication Technician II - $30.68 per hour (Wage range $30.68 - $35.93) paid on a bi-weekly basis. Excellent benefits package.

Tool Allowance:

 

Communication Technician I and Communication Technician II, on January 1 of each year, shall receive a tool allowance of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00). Certification Pay: An additional twenty-five cents ($.25) per hour will be paid to Communication Technician I’s and Communication Technician II’s who obtain and retain advanced technical skills through an Employer pre-approved Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) certification program. This pay shall be limited to an additional three dollars ($3.00) per hour per employee. It is the employee’s responsibility to renew or otherwise keep current all certifications/technical licenses for which they are receiving this pay and regularly provide this information to the Employer.

 

Minimum Qualifications – Communication Technician I:

Required:

 

General FCC radio/telephone operator’s license or equivalent; completion of a two (2) year degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and two (2) years experience, or an e quivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position. Desired: NARTE Junior Technician Certification; Motorola ASTRO 25.7 certification and experience; Harris Microwave Video Networking and P25 Microwave System certification and experience; Cisco Routing and Switching certification and experience.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to pass a security background check. Within the first six (6) months of employment, enroll in the NARTE Junior Technician program with certification to be completed within first year of employment. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire and be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License permit (with a third party-testing certificate) within thirty (30) days of hire. Must obtain a CDL Class B within ninety (90) days of hire. Must possess and be able to use basic hand tools including electrical testing equipment and hand held electronic devices. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as described above including the ability to maneuver objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. May be required to work alternate shifts (day, swing, & graveyard), weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to work under severe environmental conditions and temperature extremes.

Minimum Qualifications – Communication Technician II: 

Required:

 

General FCC radio/telephone operator’s license or equivalent; completion of a two (2) year degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering and six (6) years experience or an e quivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desired: NARTE Senior Technician Certification; Motorola ASTRO 25.7 Certification and experience; Harris Microwave Video Networking and P25 Microwave System Certification and experience; Cisco Routing and Switching Certification and experience. Special

Requirements: Must be able to pass a security background check. Within the first six (6) months of employment, enroll in the NARTE Senior Technician program with certification to be completed within first year of employment. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire and be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License permit (with a third party-testing certificate) within thirty (30) days of hire. Must obtain a CDL Class B within ninety (90) days of hire. Must possess and be able to use basic hand tools including electrical testing equipment and hand held electronic devices. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as described above including the ability to maneuver objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. May work around high voltages and non-ionizing radiation levels. May be required to work alternate shifts (day, swing, & graveyard), weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to work under severe environmental conditions and temperature extremes.

How to apply:

Submit a completed Pierce Transit application form and supplemental application clearly showing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Complete job duties, essential functions and required knowledge and abilities for each position can be viewed on our website at www.piercetransit.org . This position is open until filled with first review of applications on 2/27/12. Applications may be obtained at www.piercetransit.org , from the Pierce Transit receptionist at 3701 96th Street SW, P.O. Box 99070 Lakewood, WA 98499-0070, or by calling 253.581.8080. Resumes will be accepted only if they are attached to a completed application form.

Applicants who have applied within the last six months are ineligible to re-apply at this time.

 

Contact Jean White, HR Generalist, 253.581-8081 for additional information or questions.

04-15-2012


Senior Technical Specialist – RF Engineer

Mission Critical Partners (MCP)

Texas/Northwest US

 

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) provides telecommunications and consulting services to the Public and Life Safety industry. Our dramatic growth and client-centric vision has created a career opportunity for a self-motivated individual looking to establish a career with a fast-paced rapidly growing company. As our Senior Technical Specialist, the individual will be expected to provide telecommunications subject matter expertise in the emergency services discipline that includes communications planning, design, and engineering to support a statewide land mobile radio system. Ability to pass a full background check is required. Due to the nature of this role the ability to travel to clients sites is required and a client-focused professional committed to success by embracing and living our core values of Persistence, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Prudence .

 

Talents

 

•  Positive attitude and passion

•  Self-motivated

•  Independent thinker

•  Strategic thinker

•  Communicator

 

Skills

 

•  Telecommunications Subject Matter Expertise that includes Radio, Telephone, Voice/Data Communications Planning; Homeland Security grant programs, and related telecommunications industry standards and best practices

•  Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain trusting relationships with clients, peers andco-workers; interacting with persons of all levels.

•  Ability to strategically link tasks with a client’s broader issues, task management background (leadership/management of “self” and of clients)

•  Excellent communication aptitude both written and verbal, able to write technical reports, in understandable terms and technical formats, prepare and deliver oral and written presentations

•  Ability to analyze, visualize, and problem solve are required daily

•  Specific technical skills include ability to design RF voice and data systems that are P25 and narrowband complaint, traffic engineering utilizing Erlang C and associated engsets, propagation modeling, generator and DC battery plant sizing calculations, calculations of fuel de-rating and required amount of fuel for a specified run time, microwave path profiles, renewable energy designs and specifications, and ability to understand, interpret, and red-line preliminary and final construction drawing packages.

•  Associated skills preferred in knowledge of National Environmental Policy, Historical Preservation Act, and FCC Tribal Consultation guidelines from the programmatic agreement.

 

Knowledge

 

•  Three to five years successful and documented work experience in emergency management communications consulting environment and/or minimum of five years of applicable experience with state/local emergency management programs or commercial wireless build-outs

•  Strong telecommunications background within construction, commercial, emergency services, emergency management, homeland security, and disaster planning, response, and recovery

•  In-depth knowledge of the documentation requirements of the above responsibilities and experiences

•  Working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the National Response Framework (NRF)

•  Additional consultative experience is a plus, particularly within the emergency management communications service disciplines

 

Expectations

  • Perform routine wireless/RF consulting tasks requiring knowledge and application of industry technical standards, uniform techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Perform onsite surveys of existing systems and organizations with an emphasis on
    data-gathering and potential system improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiencies
  • Develop specifications and budgetary costs
  • Prepare technical reports; present findings and options to clients
  • Review the design for wireless broadband/radio system network architecture
  • Assist with the specifications and design of remote communications facilities utilizing solar, wind, or hydrogen technologies
  • Prepare and/or write applicable Statement of Work (SOW) sections
  • Share technical knowledge and expertise with peers—exchanging ideas, concepts, and processes that create a strong team approach to problem-solving and client solutions
  • Manage wireless broadband/radio system construction
  • Provide positive client relations, working with them as partners to develop long-term and meaningful relationships that are beneficial to them—and to our firm.
  • Develop, review, evaluate, and provide recommendations for:

•  Communications Planning, including Tactical Interoperable Communications (TIC) Planning

•  Radio, Telephone, Voice/Data Networks 

•  RF Narrowbanding Planning

•  Facility Grounding & Infrastructure Protection

•  Public Safety Programs, Databases

•  Risk Assessment

•  Hazard Vulnerability Assessments

•  Policy and Regulatory Analysis

•  Hazard Mitigation

•  Responsibilities to include managing and/or assisting in related projects nationwide, as applicable

Contact:

Art Miley

Senior Technical Recruiter

Mission Critical Partners, Inc.

 

Artmiley@mcp911.com

 

(814) 619-1644

 

www.mcp911.com

03-25-12


ELECTRICAL ENGINEER ADVANCED

STATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

 

The Division of Transportation System Development, Bureau of Traffic Operations is recruiting to fill its State Electrical Engineer vacancy. This advanced level position is the technical expert of the most complex electrical and/or electronics systems across the state. This position can be headquartered out of our Madison or Milwaukee office. 

 

The hiring list generated from this recruitment will also be used to fill an Electronic Engineer-Advanced position. That vacancy is for the "statewide expert" for electrical and electronic engineering issues related to the deployment, operation and maintenance of the Intelligent Transportation Systems, related to freeway and arterial traffic management; and can only be headquartered out of the Milwaukee office.

 

The Division of State Patrol in the Bureau of Public Security and Communications currently has an Electrical Engineer Advanced vacancy located in Madison. This position will provide engineering support for the bureau's public safety and communications programs, including oversight of construction activity, engineering analysis of radio frequency systems, audits of tower site facilities and other miscellaneous services.

 

Please note, this recruitment was previously announced in November 2011 and has since been modified to reflect a change in the potential salary and that a WI PE is no longer required.

 

Job Duties :      Applying a broad knowledge of complex electrical engineering principles, the State Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer-Adv) has a critical role in the development and administration of the statewide electrical program that includes the communication and electrical component of traffic signals, ITS, lighting and serves as statewide expert on electrical maintenance and electrical systems design and operation.

 

The State Electrical Engineer also leads the development of standards and guidelines for electrical systems. Functioning as the electrical engineering liaison to the Regional Operations Sections in electrical systems, this position serves the Department as the statewide technical resource for construction and maintenance of electrical systems in accordance with state and federal policies, electrical codes, and Region procedures. In addition, the position coordinates regularly with the State Lighting Engineer, State Signal Systems Engineer and State Traffic Operations Center (STOC) Systems Engineer.

 

The Electronic Engineer-Adv position applies a broad knowledge of complex electronic engineering principles to the statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), computers and peripheral equipment, among other critical electronic equipment/devices. Responsibilities include: (1) Managing the performance of consultants and contractors involved in the operation and maintenance of the statewide freeway traffic management system; (2) overseeing critical and preventive maintenance contracts for the system; (3) coordinating use of ITS information with internal and external customers; (4) directing and coordinating activities of maintenance and IT staff; and (5) coordinating upgrades.

 

Special Notes :   Prior to any appointment for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check that may include fingerprinting.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :   

 

•  Considerable knowledge of the National Electrical Code and Wisconsin Administrative Code.

•  Considerable knowledge and skill on installation techniques of highway lighting, lighting methodologies, luminaries, light patterns, and others.

•  Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applicable to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of highways and related facilities.

•  High level of technical writing skills

•  Considerable understanding of the organization and management of technical manuals.

•  High level of verbal communication skills.

•  High level of technical team leadership skills.

•  High level of technical research skills.

•  Ability to develop project guidelines for wiring phasing and others.

•  Proficiency in computer skills with programs including, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.

•  Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices as it applies to electrical design.

 

How To Apply:  For a complete job posting and application instructions - please visit:http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=56801&jobid=56316&index=true .

 

On-line applications must be received by January 19, 2012.

03-15-12


TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN SERIES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN AND

SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA

 

Job Information

 

Job Title: Telecommunications Technician series

Employer: Public Safety Communications Office

Salary: $4,507-$5,714 per mo.

Location: California - statewide

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

 

Deadline: Until Filled

 

The Public Safety Communications Office is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Telecommunications Technician or Senior Telecommunications Technician.

 

Do you have a FCC, NABER, APCO or NARTE License?   Do you have 2 years of experience maintaining, repairing, modifying or testing electronic telecommunications equipment?   Do you have experience working on VHF, UHF or microwave lightwave telecommunications equipment? If so, you may be interested in working for us. We have positions statewide.   Look no further.   Join our Team!

 

This position installs, maintains, and repairs telecommunications equipment and systems for the State of California's public safety agencies.

 

Typical Duties Include:

 

•  Repair and install VHF equipment, such as VHF conventional and VHF combining antenna systems, computer-based logging recorders, dispatch console systems, base stations, mobile repeaters, mobile radio equipment, public address systems, VHF DC and AC power systems, telephone equipment.

•  Perform equipment testing, manufacture equipment compliance testing, install and interconnect radio systems into a mock-up environment, and perform system performance testing.

•  Install and repair MW equipment such as microwave RF radios, multiplex equipment both analog and digital, MW power systems, MW antenna systems, battery chargers, battery bank, and alarm-monitoring systems.

•  Operate complex test equipment used in checking Public Safety Radio equipment and operate computers to program, diagnose and adjust Public Safety Radio equipment to ensure it is within FCC specifications.

 

Requirements:

 

•  Possession of FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License.

•  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

•  Two years of experience within the last five years in maintaining, repairing, modifying or testing electronic telecommunications equipment, one year of which must have been with VHF, UHF or microwave lightwave telecommunications equipment.

•  Able to pass background check and physical exam.

•  Public Safety radio sites are located in both urban and remote mountainous environments.

•  Requires physical agility and stamina to work in and around telecommunications equipment, systems and radio vaults. Working at altitudes in excess of 10 thousand feet.

•  Travel to urban and mountainous remote sites. Operate 4 wheel-drive and snow vehicles in inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow and mud on and off road in mountainous remote locations.

•  Work on telecommunications towers and structures in excess of 100 feet.

 

Interested individuals must take an examination.

 

The State Personnel Board offers an on-line examination for the Telecommunications Technician series at: http://jobs.ca.gov/CASPB/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=097500&R2=00106911&R3=9PB35 .

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be considered for job opportunities.

For assistance navigating the State Personnel Board (SPB) on-line system or questions regarding job vacancies, resumes, applications etc. please contact Julie Barraza at (916) 657-9171.

 

Contact Information:

 

California Technology Agency
Public Safety Communications Office

601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States


E-mail: recruitment.examination@state.ca.gov

03-10-12


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