RADIO TECHNICIAN IV
Recruitment #22-001191-0004
Department | MSP - Support Services Bureau |
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Date Opened | 10/11/2022 4:45:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/17/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $45,604.00 - $72,634.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Kirsten Clouse |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
|
Introduction
It is
important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY
AND ACCURATELY may
cause the candidate to be rejected.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION
COMPLETELY.
Ø The application is part of the examination
process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the
next phase of the selection process.
Ø Clearly describe your qualifications in
detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.
Ø Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a
question does not apply, write "N/A".
Ø Although you may attach a resume to further
describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the
application form. An incomplete application form may result in
disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or
responses to supplemental questions.
Ø Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in disqualification.
Ø Read the Job Announcement carefully for
specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.
GRADE
ASTD14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of State
Police:
Electronic Services
Division
8908 Kelso Drive
Essex, MD 21221
Main Purpose of Job
This position is a
Lead Technician involving work performing equipment maintenance & repair
program, as well as performing secondary activities to include: radar/lidar
speed equipment maintenance and repair, in-car camera systems, body cameras and
multiple communication systems (subscriber, transport & infrastructure).
Activities would include the installation, repair and maintenance of various
electronic speed control devices and maintenance activities with transmitters,
receivers, fiber optic, voice data transport equipment, microwave and
interoperability sub-system equipment in accordance with Federal Communication
Commission Regulations. Technicians at this level lead work of at least one
subordinate technician and provide technical guidance and training to lower
level technicians. Employees receive general supervision from a Radio
Technician Supervisor or a designated Administrator. Positions in this
classification differ from the Radio Technician Supervisor in that they
function as a lead worker on a regular, recurring basis.
POSITION DUTIES
Performs equipment
installations/removals, maintenance and repairs to radar/lidar speed control
equipment, including performing certifications to manufacture specifications
and FCC rules and regulations along with attending court when required to
present equipment maintenance records.
Leads and oversees workload
schedules, recording and filing of all agency records such as
capital equipment, maintenance records, shop requisitions and helpdesk
tickets for each shop within the area of responsibility. Communicates
effectively with individuals listed under Part III, Section 3. Performs duties
of Area Supervisor in their absence.
Responsible to lead &
guide subordinates in performance and routine maintenance of specialized
technical equipment such as speed control systems, radio, video and
communication sub-system repairs.
Maintains accurate capital
inventory and maintenance records on all equipment. Orders and maintains a
sufficient amount of parts and supplies for repair & maintenance operations
of the assigned ESD shop(s).
Provides training and technical guidance to all technicians and functions as a lead technician on a regular and reoccurring basis.
Other duties and assignments
assigned by command.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school
equivalency certificate.
Experience: Seven years
experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment, six years must
have included the repair of two-way FM radios.
Notes:
1. Candidates may
substitute the successful completion of a one year program of study in
radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for
up to one year of the required general experience.
2. Candidates may substitute
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in
Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal Corps,
Aerospace Maintenance, or Data/ Communications Maintenance specialty codes in
the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for the
required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Three years of
experience (maintenance and installation) with voice audio transport circuits
(DSO) dealing with microwave, fiber optics and T1 backhaul.
2. Experience with P25 Land
Mobile Radio.
3. Experience performing
maintenance on P25 Communication Console System.
4. Experience performing repairs/maintenance on any radar and/or laser
emitting equipment.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Applicants for this
classification may be required to possess either a Federal Communications
Commission General Radiotelephone Operator license, a FCC Ship Radar
Endorsement, a National Association of Business and Educational Radio
certificate, or an Associated Public Safety Communications Officer Incorporated
certificate. If required, the applicant must list their license
or certificate number and expiration date on the application.
2. Employees in this
classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor
vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a
motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for this
classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to
perform the duties of the job classification.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only
candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this
classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and
accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be place
on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR
QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the
date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select
employees.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your
education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.
You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may
be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is
related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and
will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph
examination and substance abuse testing.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to
uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying
upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply
online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State
Application Form can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation
and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland State Police - Human Resources
Division
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse
kirstenm.clouse@maryland.gov
It is the
policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and
state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment
opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,
marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious
affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected
status.