ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

The County of Los Angeles is hiring an Electronics Communications Technician to support First Responders and maintain radio communications equipment. Responsibilities include installation, repair, and modification of communication devices, as well as training personnel. The position is part of the Internal Services Department and requires candidates to pass an assessment process. This is an on-site role located in Los Angeles, CA.
JOB

EXAM NUMBERW6541JWhen To Submit Your ApplicationThe application filing period will begin December 13, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job OpportunityNo Withhold or out-of-class experience accepted.Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We AreThe Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $873 million and 2, 183 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The OpportunityWe are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Electronics Communications Technician (ECT) positions in the Interoperable Radio Systems Division, specifically the Microwave Tower and Sheriff Command & Control. These positions play a critical role in supporting First Responders, the microwave infrastructure and the Sheriff Command & Control Center.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Position ResponsibilitiesMaintains, repairs, and installs fixed and land mobile radio communications equipment, such as mobile land hand-carried radio transceivers, base and remote station transmitters, receivers, and repeaters, multiplex equipment, dispatch consoles, and other related electronic equipment such as land line and radio inter-operability equipment.Assists in the development, fabrication, and testing of special and experimental electronic equipment.Modifies commercial equipment to adapt to specific uses.Maintains, repairs, and installs miscellaneous electronic equipment, such as telemetering devices, encoders, converters, closed circuit television systems, and associated equipment.Sets up emergency communications centers for operation by County departments. Demonstrates and explains the correct operation of equipment.Trains or orientates new or inexperienced personnel. Keeps records of time and material used in servicing equipment.Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of an Interview covering Knowledge and Skills in the Field, Problem Solving Skills, Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills, and Oral and Written Communications Skills weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add TMacias@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment 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. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment.Applications will be processed on as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.Vacancy: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Interoperable Radio Systems Division of the Internal Services Department. Shift: Any. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call back. How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/career/lacounty.Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Tmacias@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions (if any) completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.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. Falsification of 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. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Information: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.”COVID-19 Vaccination: All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W6541J Department Contact Name: Teresa Macias Department Contact Phone: (323) 618-0962 Department Contact Email: TMacias@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077