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communications technician Fairfax, VA

Commonwealth of Virginia

Full Time Fairfax, VA 69439 - 47831 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Title: Communications Technician

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: Fairfax, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia State Police is seeking to hire a Communications Technician at the Division 7 Field Radio Shop in Fairfax, VA. This position is responsible for maintaining two-way radio equipment, emergency lighting, mobile data terminals, in-car video systems, and communications infrastructure for the Virginia State Police as well as 21 other public safety agencies. As a field technician you will be assigned a take home vehicle and all necessary tools and test equipment to keep our leading-edge technology performing at its maximum potential. Field technicians shall have a fundamental knowledge of electronics and public safety radio systems. Field Technicians in the Fairfax Division are primarily responsible for the counties of Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William but may occasionally be needed for special projects in other areas of the Commonwealth.

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police!

Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team. We provide an outstanding benefits package, including excellent health insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation, paid leave starting on day one, and other benefits available to Commonwealth of Virginia Employees. Contact Human Resources for additional details.

Solves complex technical problems in communications equipment.
Maintains equipment.
Makes changes to improvements in the communications systems.
Works with local government and private businesses to repair equipment and report interference to communications division engineers.
Instructs end users from various agencies in the operation of radio, telephone, video and computer equipment.
Adheres to established schedules, and minimizes failures that result in outages.
Prepares reports regarding work performed, and updates maintenance data and inventory information.
Performs preventive maintenance and corrects problems or requests guidance effecting larger repairs.
Submits reports using Excel spreadsheets, database entries, or electronic mail.
Recommends methods or approaches to minimize down time and provide optimal service.
Takes initiative to restore services or restores partial service until equipment and conditions allow for complete restoration, with full written reports of status.
Orders equipment and parts to correct problems and returns.
Responds to calls in scheduled call rotation. Responds on-site to emergency calls and marks in route within 15 minutes if on-site service is necessary.
Repairs land mobile radio equipment; analog and digital microwave radio equipment; analog multiplex and digital channel bank equipment; radio dispatch computers and terminals; emergency generators and uninterruptible power systems; audio combining and switching; and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Performs tests to diagnose problems at remote sites to the system, network, subsystem, unit, assembly, or component levels as a result of digital or analog hardware failure or corrupted software.
Uses computer to modify and install software, and to program, diagnose and repair microprocessor-based radios, microwave, and telephone equipment, and computer-based radio consoles.
Orders repair parts.
Requests tools and other service equipment. Incorporates asset management reporting in all phases of repair/replacement activities, shop and service vehicle inventories, new fixed and subscriber installations, and firmware/code plug upgrade sessions.
Inventories and maintains spare equipment and parts.
Organizes equipment and parts in service vehicles to minimize outages.
Reports higher than expected failure rates on parts and equipment.
Ensures that all test equipment receives periodic preventive maintenance and calibration.
Maintains proper custody, use and care of assigned equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of advanced electronic theory and practices applicable to fixed and mobile microprocessor controlled Land mobile Radio and Microwave Point to Point systems of trunked, digital, and analog architecture, wired Key Service Utility (KSU), Digital Service Unit (DSU), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) based telephone systems, vehicle based video capture systems, emergency power generator systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) remote site systems, personal computer laptops used for mobile data, and supporting environmental and physical plant equipment.
Ability to install, repair, and maintain, equipment and/or software related to the above mentioned systems; to work alone or part of a team comprised of co-workers, other agency personnel, or the general public; to prepare and maintain entries into service record and asset management databases; and to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
High School or GED equivalent; formal military or civilian trade school or equivalent work experience.
Possession of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) or recognized equivalent within six months of employment required.
Possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license. Possession of a Registered Technician certification through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) Pesticide Program within six months of accepting employment, and maintain certification for duration of employment.
Must live within 50 miles of the radio shop where the employee is assigned.
Serves on a rotating 24/7 emergency call-out schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P.M. on June 23, 2023. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at [email protected].

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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