Communications Systems Specialist I

DSHS/Office of the Secretary; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The DSHS/Office of the Secretary in Delaware seeks a hands-on electronics technician to support the state's statewide communications infrastructure, including 800 MHz digital radio, microwave, and related equipment used by state, county, and emergency services.

You will configure, install, repair, and troubleshoot systems; provide user support; and keep equipment performing through testing and software updates, with statewide travel and rapid response during emergencies and public events.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in electronics, telecommunications, or related field, or relevant certification, or one year of experience.
• Six months experience installing, maintaining, and replacing communications equipment such as analog or digital radios.
• Six months experience using test equipment and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot radio systems.
• Six months experience soldering and repairing electronic components to circuit board level.
• Knowledge of FCC laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, repair, and troubleshoot statewide communications systems.
• Provide technical support to users of the equipment.
• Maintain equipment performance through testing and software updates.
• Travel statewide and respond rapidly during emergencies and public events.

Skills

Hands-on technical skills

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree or higher in electronics, telecommunications, or related field

Relevant certification

One year of technical electronics work experience

Tools

Test equipment

Soldering tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

This role supports Delaware's statewide communications systems infrastructure by performing technical electronics work on 800 MHz digital radio, microwave, and related equipment used by state, county, and municipal agencies and emergency services. Responsibilities include configuring, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting communications systems; providing technical support to users; and maintaining equipment performance through testing and software updates. The position requires hands‑on technical skills, problem‑solving ability, and knowledge of communications systems technology, with work involving travel statewide and rapid response during emergencies and public events.

Key qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher in electronics, telecommunications, or related field, OR relevant certification, OR one year of technical electronics work experience
• Six months experience installing, maintaining, and replacing communications equipment such as analog or digital radios
• Six months experience using test equipment and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot radio transmitter and receiver systems
• Six months experience soldering and repairing electronic components to circuit board level
• Knowledge of FCC laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures
• Valid Driver's License