TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; California; On-site; USD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Excellent CalPERS state pension plan

401(k) and 457(b) Plans

Generous paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance for…

Job summary

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a Telecommunications Systems Technician II for in-office support in California. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining land mobile radio and public safety communications systems.

This is a permanent, full-time position requiring work in dispatch centers, at towers, and on remote mountain sites, with on-call duties and exposure to challenging weather conditions. Excellent benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications listed emphasize professional conduct, leadership, technical proficiency, teamwork, independence, reliability, organization, communication, customer focus, physical resilience, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Telecommunications Systems Operation Supervisor I, install, repair, and maintain telecommunication systems at a journeyman level.
• Work in Public Safety dispatch centers, on communication towers, in public safety vehicles, with microwave systems, and remote mountain site infrastructure.
• Requires extensive knowledge of Land Mobile Radio Communication Systems, Public Safety operations, siren and light vehicle warning systems.
• Position requires tower climbing, work at remote sites, and in inclement weather conditions.

Job description

Telecommunications Systems Technician II

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Classification: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II

Salary: $7,380.00 - $9,294.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Week: Monday through Friday

Work Location: In Office

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Telecommunications Systems Operation Supervisor I(TSOS I), install, repair, and maintain telecommunication systems at a journeyman level.

Work in and on Public Safety dispatch centers, communication towers, public safety vehicles, microwave systems, and remote mountain site infrastructure.

Requires extensive knowledge of Land Mobile Radio Communication Systems, Public Safety communications operations, siren and light vehicle warning systems.

This position requires tower climbing, working at remote mountainous work sites and in inclement weather conditions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ethical and accountable – exercises good judgment, tact, and responsibility in all assignments
• Diligent/Conscientious – ability to actively support leaders and team goals, exercise independent critical thinking, and take the initiative to ensure overall success of CalOES PSC
• Leadership skills – capable of mentoring, training, and guiding lower-level technicians
• Technically proficient – possesses an advanced technical acumen to mentor, train, and support colleagues
• Team-oriented – works cooperatively with colleagues, agencies, and stakeholders
• Independent worker – able to take initiative and perform tasks without close supervision
• Dependable – reliable for on-call duty, emergency response, and after-hours work
• Organized – manages multiple tasks, schedules, and documentation efficiently
• Communicative – strong oral and written communication skills for coordinating with agencies and documenting work
• Customer-focused – responsive to the needs of public safety agencies and end-users
• Physically resilient – to meet work requirements and a high safety consciousness
• Professional demeanor – to always represent CalOES core values in the absence of Supervisor while in the presence of subordinates and clients

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development

Workplace Culture

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences.

Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization.

We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Contact Information

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
HR Unit - KC
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.