Radio System Technician

SUMMARY

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs maintains repairs and modifies radio systems and components and/or other invehicle technology.
• Sets up and uses test measurement diagnostic equipment and hand tools to ensure radio equipment is operating within established parameters.
• Build radio programming templates used to program radios used in public safety communications and other supported departments.
• Maintains troubleshoots repairs and certifies mobile and handheld radars.
• Proficient using Customer Programming Software (CPS) to program Mobile and Portable radios.
• Interacts with end users to determine service needs and provide support.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Use test measurement and diagnostic equipment
• Interpret programming resource documents
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• English grammar spelling and punctuation
• Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment
• Basic electronics
• Radio installation standards
• Antenna wave propagation
• Radio Frequency theory
• Knowledge of EF Johnson Harris and/or Motorola radios and programming software is a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months training beyond High School in a vocational program specific to RF and Networking
• Less than one (1) year of experience in public safety networking and mobile communications
• Any equivalent combination of training education and experience that provides the required skills knowledge and abilities

Licenses or Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain City drivers permit
• Must obtain the General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) from the Federal Communications Commission within 12 months of employment

OR

• possess a Certified Electronics Technician certificate issued by a Federal Communications Commission Commercial Operators License Examination Manager or by a laboratory established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.