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Communications Support Technician (SR-17)

County of Maui
County of Maui Salary
Wailuku, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
Description

Under general supervision, participates in providing technical support and maintenance for computer systems hardware and software, radio equipment, department networks, and performs other related duties as required.

This class is distinguished by its participation in providing technical support and maintenance to computer systems and radio equipment, fire reporting software, input and output of data, inventory, testing, and repair and replacement of hardware, software, radio equipment, and department networks.

Examples of Duties

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.)

  • Installs, operates, and monitors department computer hardware, software, radio equipment, and related communications equipment.
  • Maintains and operates reporting software application with assistance of County ITSD.
  • Troubleshoots, conducts minor repairs, tests, installs, and modifies radio equipment.
  • Recommends or performs troubleshooting and corrective actions to communication system operations.
  • Reviews reports and provides requested data (i.e. # of incidents, costs, etc.)
  • Responds to public request for information and tracks requested reports in compliance with the Uniform Information Practice Act (UIPA).
  • Conducts inventory, tracking, ordering, and scheduling of repairs and replacements of hardware, software, radio equipment, and related communications equipment for the Department.
  • Acts as a liaison between the department, ITSD support, and the radio maintenance vendor.
  • Processes budgetary replacement plans for radio systems and computer systems by way of procurement procedure.
  • May participate in training of computer/ radio users and other personnel
  • Assists system administrators in overall system management.
  • May be called upon to assist with communication equipment in an emergency.
  • May operate a department issued vehicle to attend meetings and pick up/ drop off equipment.

This is the first specification approved for the class, COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, effective November 1, 2019.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of responsible work experience that involved the use of personal computers and a variety of applications (e.g., word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheet, data base management), and included the installation of software applications, and the installation and repair of computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., printers, modems, disk drives, etc.)

License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3). (Valid license must be maintained on a current basis thereafter).

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of computer system operation; the components of an electronic computer and their operation and function; principles of radio communications and electronics; operation and capabilities of a variety of types of radio, computer and electronic equipment, techniques of testing equipment, methods and techniques of troubleshooting, and data input/ output requirements.

Ability to: Set up and operate an electronic computer and peripheral equipment; identify system malfunctions; install and troubleshoot computer components, software, and radio related computer software; identify radio interference problems; apply appropriate electronic formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, installing, maintaining, and repairing radio equipment; provide instruction in the use of standard or system-wide applications; deal effectively with employees and departmental users; maintain records and prepare reports; learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department; and understand and follow oral and written directions.

Health and Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui

If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.

RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

Personnel Services Email: personnel.services@mauicounty.gov

CLICK HERE for County Of Maui Benefits

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Do you have at least three (3) years of responsible work experience that involved the use of personal computers and a variety of applications (e.g., word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheet, data base management), and included the installation of software applications, and the installation and repair of computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., printers, modems, disk drives, etc.)? Please list related experience in your application. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

  • Yes
  • No

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If yes, please indicate at which employer(s) you gained this experience, the specific duties performed, and the percentage of time spent performing those duties. ("See resume" is not acceptable)

  • Required Question

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