RADIO TECHNICIAN III

Maryland AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland AG in LaPlata, MD is seeking a seasoned Electronics Technician to install, repair and maintain radio transmitters, receivers, and related communication systems in accordance with FCC regulations.

The role covers in-vehicle radios, base stations, fiber optics, microwave links, and voice logging devices, with an emphasis on reliability and timely maintenance across state facilities and remote tower sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of experience repairing electronic communications equipment, four years with two-way FM radios.
• Substitutions: one year of radio electronics study can replace up to one year of general experience.
• Substitutions: US Armed Forces Electronics Technician or related service can count year-for-year for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, removals, maintenance/repair of vehicle mobiles and handheld radios and related equipment.
• Maintain base stations, antenna systems, and fiber/microwave optics across sites.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming updates for audio and data systems.
• Maintain inventory and records, ensure site cleanliness and proper parts supply.
• Perform generator checks and fuel inspections, and maintain test equipment accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GRADE

ASTD13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Maryland State
Police
Electronic Services Division
9500 Mitchell Road
LaPlata, MD 20646

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a full performance level of technical work involving the installation, repair and maintenance of radio transmitters, receivers, communication sub-systems, audio transport networks (microwave, Fiber optic & Il), voice logging recorders and other related communication equipment, as well as performing the same activities with speed control devices, in-car camera systems and body worn cameras in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

• Installation, removals, maintenance/repair of vehicle mobiles & handheld portable radios, facility communication consoles, radio remote control units along with other technologies such as in-car cameras, speed control devices, in-car computer systems, and body worn cameras along with any auxiliary equipment associated to each of the above systems.
• Installation, removals, maintenance/repair of conventional base stations, consolette transceivers, antenna & combiner systems, interoperability subsystems, audio transport technology systems such as microwave, Tl/Ethernet, T1/DSO equipment and fiber optics located at remote tower sites and other agency facilities across the State along with any auxiliary equipment associated to each of the above systems.
• Perform yearly routine maintenance, troubleshooting analysis, circuit alignments & measurements, programming updates to audio transport systems, radio transceivers, T1/Ethernet systems, conventional channel gateways (CCGWs) and NetGuardians located at remote tower sites and agency facilities.
• Perform NICE Voice Logger routine maintenance, troubleshooting analysis & repair, installation connectivity to agency phone sets, interoperability radio subsystems and Vesta 911 where applicable.
• Maintains accurate inventory and maintenance records on all equipment in the technician's assigned service region. Orders and maintains a sufficient number of parts and supplies for the operation of the multiple assigned radio shops. Maintains shop & remote tower site (both to internal and external areas site cleanliness through regular cleaning (Ex. Dusting/mopping, trash & other items).
• Perform monthly routine generator checks and fuel inspections to generators and HVAC systems assigned to ESD at agency facilities and remote tower sites. Ensuring that the appropriate amount of fuel exists at each site.
• Maintains the yearly certification accuracy of all electronic test equipment exists within the limits specified by the manufacturer and the FCC.
• Performs periodic function tests with the Demstel Phone System locate at each facility within the technician's service region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Five years of experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment, four years must have included the repair of two-way FM radios.
• Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute the successful completion of a one-year program of study in radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for up to one year of the required general experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal Corps, Aerospace Maintenance, or Data/ Communications Maintenance specialty codes in the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. It is important that you include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 1. Five years of experience (maintenance, repair and installation) with voice audio transport circuits (DS0) dealing with microwave, fiber optics and T1 backhaul systems.
• 2. Experience with P25, TDMA Land Mobile Radio.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. Applicants for this classification may be required to possess either a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator license, a FCC Ship Radar Endorsement, a National Association of Business and Educational Radio certificate, or an Associated Public Safety Communications Officer Incorporated certificate. If license or certificate is required, applicants must list their license or certificate number and expiration date on the application.
• 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job classification.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS