IT Supervising Communications Tech
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Riverside, CA - USA
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Job Summary
For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
- ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Sheriffs Office has an opportunity for a Radio Communications Supervisor (IT Supervising Communications Technician). The incumbent will serve as a field supervisor with responsibility for the full scope of supervision and will oversee staff engaged in planning organizing installing programming testing maintaining and repairing public safety communication equipment and remote communication shelter infrastructure.
The incumbent will also work with vendors to schedule maintenance repairs and site visits; review and approve invoices for vendor services; and review environmental documentation for PSEC remote sites. Field work is required.Competitive candidates will have related experience performing the duties described above including supervisory or lead experience overseeing staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work. Hands-on technical experience and experience with P25 radio systems are highly desirable. Public safety communications experience is strongly preferred.
Meet The Team!The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside CountySheriffs Office with a staff of over 3600 dedicated men and women cover the expanse of over 7300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriffs Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity professionalism leadership and loyalty and believes in service above self. - EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supervise assign review and evaluate the work of staff performing a variety of IT-related work; plan organize and provide opportunities to develop/maintain job-related competencies.Install communication (e.g. radio computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles; install communication (e.g. radio microwave computer) and other equipment (e.g. infrastructure equipment cabling) in office and other buildings (e.g. remote microwave/radio tower sites); perform preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components.Install and configure network hardware and software; update system documentation; coordinate system/component upgrades and repairs with vendors and users; monitor the work of vendors to ensure compliance of enterprise standards for products and services; provide user training regarding equipment and network utilization.Troubleshoot repair and resolve malfunctions of equipment and devices (e.g. computer radios microwave and cabling); diagnose locate and repair network malfunctions.Utilize and administer enterprise network applications such as domain name services network modeling trend analysis IP address management and network configuration management.Research evaluate and test proposed products product versions and systems solutions.Coordinate the installation and operation of the County microwave and radio systems with County departments and cities.Confer with County staff and vendors to determine requirements and services and coordinate activities to ensure capability exists for inter-agency communication.Plan new and revised communications systems; estimate installation and recurring costs; coordinate the modification and installation of systems and leased data and transmission facilities; review and verify billings for completeness and accuracy prior to submission for payment; prepare recommendations and reports.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science computer information systems data processing information management or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.)Experience: Four years of successful journey-level radio communication experience with two of those years including supervisory or lead duties over staff engaged in technically advanced IT-related work. One year of experience as a Riverside County IT Communications Technician III may substitute for this required experience.Knowledgeof: The principles methods and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Communications Technician series; principles methods and techniques of effective supervision; principles methods and techniques applied to IT devices applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; and the principles of documentation and recordkeeping storage and retrieval.Abilityto: Gather and analyze data reason logically draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; effectively supervise subordinates interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff customers other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.Skillin: Supervising coordinating and evaluating the work of assigned personnel; identifying learning needs; and overseeing personnel orientation and training.
Other Requirements:License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License required.Physical Requirements: Pushing pulling and lifting a variety of technical equipment.A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs Department is requiredMust be able to lift push pull various large and equipment up to 50 /out of the height of a standard pickup truck. Must be able to lift push and pull equipment exceeding 50 lbs. with assistance or other mechanical means; i.e. hand truck cart forklift liftgate tractor etc.IT-Related Skills:Required: The installation and coordination of the installation of communication systems including voice radio microwave and data in vehicles remote sites and buildings; use of test equipment to isolate repair and resolve problems.Preferred: Assessing customer repair needs based on description of problems; installation and configuration of network hardware and software; use of systems-level maintenance and management tools; troubleshooting and repairing/resolution of equipment malfunction in a multi-user single platform environment; interpreting customer technology needs. - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Ebelyn Skinner at or. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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