Radio Communications Tech 11
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Radio Communications Tech 11
Salary
$23.13 - $33.47 Hourly
Location
Bay City, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Technology, Management and Budget
Job Number
0801-23-22-35ss
Closing
1/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
This position is located in Bay County.
The function of this position is to perform the tasks of a Radio Communications Technician on the 800 MHz MPSCS radio system to a senior standard. This position would entail repairing two-way radios, siren and lighting system, vehicular modems, digital camera systems, and radars. This position also includes being able to perform repairs and maintenance on critical infrastructure equipment. This equipment includes digital microwave radios, servers, routers, switches, hubs and other networking equipment. Incumbent needs to have specific networking knowledge pertinent to the MPSCS radio system and general digital communication standards such as T1 and LAN/WAN. Position also requires knowledge of computer operating systems such as Unix and Microsoft Windows to provide support for critical system components such as servers and zone controllers. This is a lead work position that makes on-site repaid decisions in the absence of a supervisor and helps train technicians of lower classifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A technician in this position must be responsible, mature and have initiative, as the technician is required to work without constant supervision and makes on the spot decisions in emergencies. The technician must also be personable and of good moral character as the technicians representing the department and makes contacts outside the department.
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of an associate's degree in electronic technology.
Experience
Three years of experience equivalent to a Radio/Communications Technician, including one year equivalent to a Radio/Communications Technician E10.
Additional Requirements and Information
Some positions may require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensure.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/RadioCommunicationsTechnician_13059_7.pdf
View the Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/23-22-35 PD.docx) here.
You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.
You must attach a detailed resume to your application (word or pdf). You will also need to attach (word/ pdf) a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position. Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
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RACCTCH - Do you possess one of the following: Do you possess one of the following: Military training in radio communications or electronics (if so, please provide job code and training records/qualifications); OR an associate degree (or higher) in electronic technology or equivalent (If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts); OR electronics training from a technical or trade school; OR experience as a radio communications technician or an electronics technician, or an information technology technician?
Yes
No
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RACCTCHA – If you answered yes to question 1, please describe your level of experience in applying the training, education, or certification you received.
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If you have maintained Radio Communication Systems, how many years of experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
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If you have maintained Radio Communication Systems, please describe that experience.
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If you have maintained Networking Systems, how many years of experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
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If you have maintained Networking Systems, please describe that experience.
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If you have maintained Motorola Trunking Systems, how many years of experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
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Do you have any experience modifying vehicle electrical wiring or adding equipment such as lighting systems, siren systems, mobile data systems, camera systems, or two-way radio systems?
Yes
No
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If you indicated you have any experience modifying vehicle electrical wiring or adding equipment such as lighting systems, siren systems, mobile data systems, camera systems, or two-way radio systems, please describe that experience.
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Please list the test equipment you have used to maintain any of the above systems that you supported; describe how you utilized that equipment.
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