Electronic Mechanic Assistant - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an Electronics Installer in Towson to install two-way radios, mobile computers, antennas, and related equipment in county vehicles.

Under supervision, you will conduct testing, maintenance, and documentation of work, with opportunities to lead junior technicians. Some travel, overtime, and irregular hours may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience or training in auto/mobile electronics installation.
• Experience with installing mobile radios, lights, and sirens.
• Ability to read schematics/blueprints and interpret sketches.
• Experience leading or instructing others.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mobile radio/equipment installation

Emergency lights & sirens

Electronic accessories installation

Hand & power tools operation

Unskilled manual labor

Interpreting schematics/blueprints

Leadership / instruction

Job description

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.

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.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.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

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.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.