<p>Description</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Why It's a Great Opportunity:</p> <p>Are you ready to highlight your technical expertise for the benefit of Pierce County's largest public safety radio communications system?</p> <p>Pierce County's geographic diversity - from the waters of Puget Sound to the foothills of Mount Rainier - creates unique challenges and opportunities for our public safety radio network. As our next Communications Systems Technician, you'll use your technical expertise on behalf of the largest IP-based public safety communications infrastructure in Pierce County.</p> <p>Here, your contributions won't go unnoticed. Whether during a major incident or routine planning, you'll see how your work directly impacts lives across the county - under both blue skies and gray.</p> <p>Why It's a Great Department:</p> <p>At the heart of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is a commitment to communication, coordination, and collaboration. We work closely with our stakeholders and communities to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from disasters - always with a focus on saving lives and protecting property.</p> <p>We're proud to be one of the first counties in the nation to be accredited through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), and we've maintained that high standard through two successful reaccreditations. This achievement highlights our role as a leader in emergency management, not just in Pierce County, but throughout the Puget Sound, Washington State, and across the United States.</p> <p>This success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to sustaining our network infrastructure and providing the best customer service to our stakeholders. You will be joining a larger team in Emergency Management committed to the full cycle of emergency management: planning, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.</p> <p>We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.</p> <p>How to be Successful in the Role:</p> <p>Your success will stem from the timely installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of communications equipment and systems. Embrace changing technology and learning opportunities, recognize your knowledge limits, and foster collaboration through effective communication. Attention to detail, being organized, accountable, and punctual will further your success. Emergency Management has a strong onboarding program to ensure employees have received department information, points of contact, and resources such as computers, phones, and other devices. In addition, the management team will work directly with the supervisors to provide opportunities for information sharing and regular feedback. The employee will also be eligible to attend FEMA-approved training courses.</p> <p>Your Future in this Role:</p> <p>Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet regularly with supervisors, teams, and the admin team to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.</p> <p>Core Daily Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain, repair, install, calibrate and remove a wide variety of electronic equipment including, but not limited to, Emergency Communication Infrastructures base stations, mobile and portable two way radios, digital and analog transport and microwave radio systems, channel banks, digital multiplexers, transmit selectors, receiver voters, power systems, GPS/AVL, EAS AM, FM Broadcast systems, tower lighting, emergency power systems, radio frequency transmission lines and antennas and specialty equipment such as video/audio equipment. </li><li>Maintain accurate automated and manual records of work orders, labor hours, equipment preventive maintenance, repair, inventory, and modification of equipment and facilities; maintain Federal Communications Commission records, logbooks, and service records. </li><li>Use computer software, communications service monitors, spectrum analyzers, T1 and T3 analyzers, and various other test equipment to perform system diagnostics, interpret results, document changes, and make corrections, modifications, or repairs. </li><li>Operate testing and measuring equipment, including voltmeters, ohm meters, watt meters, oscilloscopes, signal and tone generators, and other testing devices. </li><li>Climb radio towers, install, maintain, and repair antennas, transmission lines, microwave dishes, wave guides, and tower lighting systems. </li></ul> <p>This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Two or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of two-way radio communications equipment. </li><li>A valid General Radio-Telephone license as issued by the Federal Communications Commission is desirable. </li><li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State driver's license is required. </li><li>Additional education and experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. </li><li>A resume and cover letter are encouraged but not required for this position. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Microwave, LMR, and/or Motorola systems is preferred </li></ul> <p>As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.</p> <p>Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>To be considered for this opportunity, please:</p> <ul> <li>Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. </li><li>If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. </li><li>If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers. </li><li>Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need. </li></ul> <p>This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.</p> <p>At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?</p> <p>We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.</p> <p>Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club.</p> <p>We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.</p> <p>Our benefits:</p> <p>Vacation (Annual Leave)</p> <p>After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.</p> <p>Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:</p> <p>Vacation Accruals:</p> <p>During years 1-3, 12 Days</p> <p>During years 4-7, 16 Days</p> <p>During years 8-13, 20 Days</p> <p>During years 14-18, 23 Days</p> <p>During years 19, 24 Days</p> <p>During years 20, 25 Days</p> <p>During years 21, 26 Days</p> <p>During years 22, 27 Days</p> <p>During years 23, 28 Days</p> <p>During years 24, 29 Days</p> <p>During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days</p> <p>A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.</p> <p>Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.</p> <p>Military Leave:</p> <p>Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.</p> <p>Holidays:</p> <p>Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:</p> <p>New Year's Day - January 1</p> <p>Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January</p> <p>President's Day - Third Monday in February</p> <p>Memorial Day - Last Monday in May</p> <p>Juneteenth - June 19</p> <p>Independence Day - July 4</p> <p>Labor Day - First Monday in September</p> <p>Veteran's Day - November 11</p> <p>Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after</p> <p>Christmas Day - December 25</p> <p>Personal Holidays:</p> <p>Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.</p> <p>Furlough:</p> <p>Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.</p> <p>Sick Leave:</p> <p>Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.</p> <p>Insurance Benefits:</p> <p>Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.</p> <p>Retirement and Deferred Compensation:</p> <p>Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.</p> <p>Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.</p> <p>Social Security:</p> <p>All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.</p> <p>ORCA Passport Program</p> <p>Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.</p> <p>Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.</p> <p>Miscellaneous Benefits:</p> <p>Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.</p> <p>Telework/Remote Options:</p> <p>Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here.</p> <p>All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.</p> <p>Employer Pierce County</p> <p>Address Pierce County Human Resources</p> <p>2401 S 35th St, Rm 121</p> <p>Tacoma, Washington, 98409</p> <p>Phone (253) 798-7480</p> <p>For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250</p> <p>Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs</p>