Electronics Communications Technician Helicopter Light Aircraft
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Position/Program Information
- FIRST DAY OF FILINGFEBRUARY 26 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD NO EXCEPTIONS.EXAM NUMBERJ6541S
TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest publicsector benefits packages in the nation.- Flexible Benefits Plans The County provides each employee with a monthly benefit allowance they can use to pay for benefits allowing employees to choose among a variety of pretax and aftertax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage Group life insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Health care spending accounts Longterm disability health insurance Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
- Robust Retirement Packages Contributorydefined benefit plan; optional taxdeferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4 of employees salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
- Thirteen 13 paid holidays per year.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this journeylevel class typically report to an Electronics Communications Technician Supervisor.These positions require incumbents to exercise knowledge of the protocols procedures techniques and equipment used to maintain repair test configure and install fixed mobile and portable radio communications and related equipment.
Individual positions may have specialized assignments within functional areas such as fixed and mobile twoway public safety radio; microwave transmission; command and control; and helicopter and light aircraft communications.
Incumbents frequently lift tools supplies and equipment weighing 10 25 pounds and occasionally over 25 pounds. Equipment installation repair and replacement duties require incumbents to regularly use 6foot and taller ladders and perform tasks that require bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching. Physical dexterity color perception and visual acuity are required for working with colorcoded wires and cables.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains specialized aviation electronic equipmentby inspecting testing repairing configuring and replacing equipment in order to ensure: a) the equipment is in compliance with the manufacturers specifications and b) aircrews can perform their mission.
Assists quality assurance inspectors when Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is requiredby recommending procedures and inspecting/testing equipment in order to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Performsinflight troubleshooting by flying with flight crews observing equipment operations determining solutions recommending equipment etc. in order to ensure equipment is in compliance with the manufacturers specifications.
Adaptscommercial equipment for specialized uses by creating interfacing solutions in order to meet flight crew mission requirements.
Ordersspecialized aviation electronics equipment parts and supplies as neededby identifying needs and informing purchasers in order to ensure parts and supplies are available.
Keepsairframetimes materials and service records by using a computer entering information reviewing/analyzing information etc. in order to maintain airworthiness.
Participates in the setup and operation of tactical airtoground communications systems by installing testing maintaining radio and antenna systems in order to ensure critical radio communications capabilities.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Specialty Requirements:
Four years of experience in the installation maintenance and repair of aircraft radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment one year of which must have been at the journey level. *
VISION:Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential jobrelated functions.
LICENSE(S)
AvalidGeneral Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). **
AvalidCalifornia Class C Driver License*** is required to perform jobrelated essential functions. All applicants must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Outofstate applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Outofstate applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
***Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his / her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended restricted or revoked.AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE 3 OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class III Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*Journeylevel experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker not a trainee and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
** In order to qualify applicantsMUSTsubmit a copy of their valid General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)at the time of filing or within seven 7 calendar days from the date of filing your online application.Please submit documentation toand indicate your name the exam title and the exam number.Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a preinvestigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Applicants who fail the preinvestigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve 12 months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing applied experience and training; technical knowledge; troubleshooting; active learning; attention to detail; interpersonal relations; customer contact; technical translation; safety; and oral communicationsweighted 100.
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70 OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of promulgation. Applicants will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations 3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department (Department) has a zero tolerancepolicy for its employees for the following:- use of narcotics controlled substances and/or prescription without a prescription.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Special Operations Division Aero Bureau.
AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift
APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT INCLUDING EVENINGS NIGHTS WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaireONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.
Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTIONREQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.
Apply online by clicking on the green Applybutton at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD NO EXCEPTIONS.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.IMPORTANT NOTES
- Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.
- FALSIFICATIONof any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
- Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL- All notices including invitation letters result letters and notices of nonacceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note if you opt out of receiving emails you can visit governmentjobs log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent for your records.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
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OF LOS ANGELESEmployment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
