What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Technician II (SR-21) position at County Of Maui?
Supervises and participates in the adjustment, testing, installation, modification, maintenance, repair of radio transmitters, receivers and related communications equipment; performs difficult technical work; understands, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots computers and related radio programs; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of the Radio Technician I in that the Radio Technician II supervises and participates in the complex adjustment, testing, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of radio transmitters, receivers and other related communications equipment, including performing difficult technical work; whereas the Radio Technician I independently installs, adjusts, tests, services, maintains, modifies and repairs radio transmitters and receivers, and works with communications-related computer programs and other related communications equipment.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.
Supervises and participates in adjusting, testing, installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing radio transmitters, receivers, communications related computer programs, and related communications equipment; performs the more difficult technical work; takes field strength measurements to determine operational coverage of transmitters; takes periodic frequency, power input, and modulation measurements of transmitters; keeps record of work performed in accordance with FCC requirements; inspects radio equipment for defects and makes adjustments and repairs as necessary; instructs operating personnel in the proper operation of radio communications equipment in accordance with applicable FCC rules and regulations and pertinent technical publications; acts for the section supervisor during the latter's absence.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school and two (2) years of responsible experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of radio communications, RF microwave, computer operating systems and networks, and related equipment. Experience must include current commercial radio and computer technology.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles of radio communications and electronics; characteristics, functions, operation and capabilities of a variety of types of radio, computer and electronic equipment, testing equipment and tools used in adjusting and repairing radio equipment; FCC rules and regulations governing public safety radio service, computer operating systems and networking concepts.
Ability to: plan and supervise the work of others; diagnose defects in radio equipment in the field or in the shop; diagnose system malfunctions; identify radio interference problems; apply appropriate electronic formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining and repairing radio equipment; install and troubleshoot computer components, software, and radio related computer software; learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirement:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of the Radio Technician I in that the Radio Technician II supervises and participates in the complex adjustment, testing, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of radio transmitters, receivers and other related communications equipment, including performing difficult technical work; whereas the Radio Technician I independently installs, adjusts, tests, services, maintains, modifies and repairs radio transmitters and receivers, and works with communications-related computer programs and other related communications equipment.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.
Supervises and participates in adjusting, testing, installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing radio transmitters, receivers, communications related computer programs, and related communications equipment; performs the more difficult technical work; takes field strength measurements to determine operational coverage of transmitters; takes periodic frequency, power input, and modulation measurements of transmitters; keeps record of work performed in accordance with FCC requirements; inspects radio equipment for defects and makes adjustments and repairs as necessary; instructs operating personnel in the proper operation of radio communications equipment in accordance with applicable FCC rules and regulations and pertinent technical publications; acts for the section supervisor during the latter's absence.
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school and two (2) years of responsible experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of radio communications, RF microwave, computer operating systems and networks, and related equipment. Experience must include current commercial radio and computer technology.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles of radio communications and electronics; characteristics, functions, operation and capabilities of a variety of types of radio, computer and electronic equipment, testing equipment and tools used in adjusting and repairing radio equipment; FCC rules and regulations governing public safety radio service, computer operating systems and networking concepts.
Ability to: plan and supervise the work of others; diagnose defects in radio equipment in the field or in the shop; diagnose system malfunctions; identify radio interference problems; apply appropriate electronic formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining and repairing radio equipment; install and troubleshoot computer components, software, and radio related computer software; learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirement:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light