Telecommunications Network Specialist II/III

County of Ventura Government; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Ventura Government is seeking Telecommunications Network Specialist II/III to install, test, modify and repair telecommunications equipment including two-way radios and microwave systems across enterprise infrastructure. The role demands hands-on electronics repair and the ability to work with FCC rules while supporting field and shop operations.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, effective collaboration with IT teams, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic components.
• Hands-on experience installing and maintaining two-way radio and microwave systems.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, modify and repair telecommunications equipment (microwave systems, radios, repeater sites, mobile units, multiplexers, modems).
• Operate and monitor radio/telephone equipment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain configuration documents and work logs; support field and shop activities.

Skills

Electronics repair

Two-way radio

Microwave systems

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Education

Electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Radio equipment

Microwave test gear

Job description

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee with this position will also be eligible for the following:

• General Salary Increase of 3.5% on December 20, 2026, and 3.5% on December 19, 2027.
• Educational Incentivefor completion of an associate degree (2.5%), a bachelor's degree (3.5%), or a graduate degree (5%).
• Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Vacation Redemption - After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to 'cash in' or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave – Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible allowance credit of up to $26,626.86 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 13 paid days per year, which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits – Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

The Department

The Information Technology Services (ITS) department works with every Ventura County department/agency to deliver secure, innovative, and reliable technology solutions that support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives. ITS provides expertise in project and portfolio management, business process improvement, enterprise applications, voice and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk and vulnerability management, technology consulting, contract management, and strategic IT staffing to help departments achieve their business objectives.

The Position

Working within the Network Services Division, under direction the Telecommunications Network Specialist II (TNS II), or under general direction the Telecommunications Network Specialist III (TNS III), assembles, installs, maintains, modifies and/or repairs electronic equipment, two-way radios and/or point to point microwave equipment; performing related duties as required.

The TNS II requires journey level proficiency in the full range of activities, such as system and equipment installation, modification, maintenance and repair for electronic equipment, two-way radios and/or point to point microwave.

The TNS III is the advanced journey level in the series in which the incumbents serve as the technical resources in the assigned specialty providing functional supervision over assigned system activities and, as needed, lead the work of others in field assignments and/or in department activities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electronic components at the component level using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment. Formal training in electronics, along with hands-on experience installing and maintaining two-way radio and microwave systems, is highly desirable. Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations is also strongly preferred.

In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others, and a commitment to providing a high level of customer service.

Telecommunication Network Specialists II/III are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, and Intermittent vacancies for this an similar situation position only.

There are currently two (2) Regular, Full-time vacancies within the Information Technology Services Department.

The recruitment will remain open, and we will be actively recruiting until both vacancies are filled.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES

Telecommunications Network Specialist II: $38.94 - $49.08 per hour

Telecommunications Network Specialist III: $42.49 - $53.50 per hour

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to higher levels without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Opening Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

Continuous and may close at any time.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, tests, modifies and adjusts telecommunications equipment (e.g., microwave systems, radios, repeater sites, mobile units, multiplexers, and modems) in support of enterprise infrastructure including public safety and correctional facility systems;
• Operates and monitors radio and telephone equipment (e.g., measures frequencies, modulations and power output of radio, microwave and digital circuitry; adjusts transmitters and receivers for maximum efficiency; maintains battery banks and related ancillary equipment) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations;
• Maintains and updates all configuration documents, modification documentation, and work logs thorough use of Microsoft products;
• Installs, services, and repairs electronic equipment (e.g., closed-circuit television, digital circuitry, intercom and sound systems) both in the field using a motor vehicle and in the shop;
• Responds to service requests, incidents, and problems in a service management system accurately documenting labor hours and inventory for billing and performance monitoring;
• Constructs and assembles standard and custom communications equipment which may include installing and maintaining antenna systems on towers, fabricating special brackets and hardware for equipment installation to implement new or modifying existing systems;
• Tower maintenance, achieved by climbing towers, up to and exceeding 100 feet;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

At the Level III, additional duties may include:

• May perform the work of Network Specialists I/II on the radio/telephone equipment (e.g., measures frequencies, modulation and power output of radio, microwave and digital circuitry; adjusts transmitters and receivers for maximum efficiency; network maintenance.);
• Directs responses to service requests, incidents, and problems, in a service management system accurately documenting labor hours and inventory for billing and performance monitoring;
• Assigns, reviews, and directs, the work of other Telecommunications Network Specialists engaged in construction, installation, modification, repair and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and systems;
• Lead the work of others engaged in telecommunications and business equipment and system repair activities;
• Trains others through use of on-the-job (OTJ) training guidance to enhance knowledge and skills sets.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Considerable technically skilled telecommunications and business equipment/systems repair experience, which includes a wide variety of primary and support data, telephony and/or radio communications equipment and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills and ability.

• Telecommunications Network Specialist II (TNSII): at least two (2) years of practical hands-on experience in repair and testing of electronic communication equipment to the component level AND Microwave and/or two-way radio support experience.
• Telecommunications Network Specialist III (TNS III): at least three (3) years of practical hands-on experience in repair and testing of electronic communication equipment to the component level AND Microwave and/or two-way radio support experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license at the time of hire;
• Work may involve considerable cable pulling and terminations, of all types of telecommunications cabling, and color recognition and identification is required for termination of cabling;
• Ability to climb and work on towers at heights in excess of one hundred (100) feet;
• Ability to utilize a full range of body movements, involving reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing;
• Perform manual labor associated with repair and servicing of telecommunications and business equipment which may include lifting objects weighing between 50-100 pounds;
• Work under difficult weather conditions;
• Work with batteries, asbestos and other hazardous materials;
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a County of Ventura approved FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), within six (6) months of date of hire;
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a County of Ventura approved Climbing Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire;
• Must be able and willing to travel within Ventura County in support of technology efforts as needed;
• Must be able and willing to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines as needed;
• Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a standard rotating on-call basis as needed;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

DESIRED

• Working knowledge of Radio Propagation Analysis software;
• Formal training in electronics along with experience in 2-way radio and microwave installation/maintenance;
• Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules/regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Considerable (Level II) to Thorough (Level III) knowledge of

• Principles of electronics, concepts and functions of state-of-the-art telecommunications networks, (e.g., Internet Protocol (IP) Networks and Wide Area Networks (WANs);
• Radio communications theory and practice;
• Microwave radio theory;
• Tools and tests equipment used in the repair and servicing telecommunications and business equipment;
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.

Skilled (Level II) to Thoroughly Skilled (Level III) in

• Use of equipment and tools utilized in the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication system components and/or electronic machines and circuitry;
• Diagnosis, testing and repair of electronic circuitry (e.g., DS0-DS3 circuits) and equipment.

Ability to

• Install, maintain, modify and repair telecommunication systems and equipment;
• Operate a Class C motor vehicle while following all traffic and safety laws;
• Understand and adhere to laws, regulations, and policies governing telecommunications operations and procedures for the standardized implementation of networks;
• Identify and analyze operating problems and implement changes;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective relationships, including providing exceptional customer service with ITSD employees, department personnel from other agencies, and vendors;
• Understand and work with blueprints, schematics, and other design documents;
• Establish and maintain accurate records of work performed;
• Research regulations and/or technical reference materials;
• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Recognize and respect limit of authority and responsibility;
• Collect and analyze data and electronic test information to support networks;
• Work with a variety of test equipment and tools to repair complex electronic and business equipment;
• Identify different colors of electrical wiring.

At the Level III

Considerable knowledge of

• Data communications networking theory and practices;
• Antennas and related equipment;
• Emergency services communications.

Working knowledge of

• Supervision and public administration practices and techniques.

Ability to

• Lead the work of others engaged in telecommunications and business equipment and system repair activities.

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Note to Applicants

Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER CANDIDATES

If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, additional information is available.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%

A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

A thorough post offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record will be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Gibson by email at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].