What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Mechanic Assistant - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County, MD?
Electronic Mechanic Assistant - Non-Merit
$20.05 - $28.60 Hourly
Towson, MD
NON-MERIT
NM.116 09-2026 OIT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
09/29/2026
10/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology, Division of Electronic Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, install as directed: mobile radio equipment, emergency lighting and mobile computer equipment.
- Installs two-way radios, mobile computers, antennas, transmission lines, wiring, cables, and other electronic equipment in vehicles.
- Installs other interconnecting electrical and electronic equipment, sirens, intercom and public address systems.
- Performs testing, preventive maintenance and inventory of electronic equipment.
- Performs set up duties not limited to minor wood and metal fabrication.
- Documents work performed.
- May program communications equipment.
- Cleans work area and performs other preventive maintenance work.
- May lead or instruct lesser skilled workers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
At least one years' experience and/or specialized training in the installation of auto/mobile electronics including:
- Mobile two-way radio or computer communications equipment.
- Emergency lights and sirens.
- Electronic accessories such as remote starters, security and audio systems.
- Experience operating hand and power tools used to install electronic equipment.
- Experience performing a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks.
- Experience in interpreting schematics, blueprints, and sketches for the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment.
- Experience leading or instructing others.
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Persons appointed to this classification will work on a fixed shift basis, there may be times that require an adjustment of work hours or overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some duties require travel between work sites and exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Incumbents must be of good moral character and emotionally stable.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of physical activities including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of hand and power tools and shop equipment.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
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Towson, Maryland, 21204
Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology, Division of Electronic Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, install as directed: mobile radio equipment, emergency lighting and mobile computer equipment.
- Installs two-way radios, mobile computers, antennas, transmission lines, wiring, cables, and other electronic equipment in vehicles.
- Installs other interconnecting electrical and electronic equipment, sirens, intercom and public address systems.
- Performs testing, preventive maintenance and inventory of electronic equipment.
- Performs set up duties not limited to minor wood and metal fabrication.
- Documents work performed.
- May program communications equipment.
- Cleans work area and performs other preventive maintenance work.
- May lead or instruct lesser skilled workers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
At least one years' experience and/or specialized training in the installation of auto/mobile electronics including:
- Mobile two-way radio or computer communications equipment.
- Emergency lights and sirens.
- Electronic accessories such as remote starters, security and audio systems.
- Experience operating hand and power tools used to install electronic equipment.
- Experience performing a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks.
- Experience in interpreting schematics, blueprints, and sketches for the installation and maintenance of electronic equipment.
- Experience leading or instructing others.
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Persons appointed to this classification will work on a fixed shift basis, there may be times that require an adjustment of work hours or overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some duties require travel between work sites and exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Incumbents must be of good moral character and emotionally stable.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of physical activities including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of hand and power tools and shop equipment.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
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