Radio Technician - SR

Position Overview

Adjusts, tests, services, maintains, and installs radio transmitters, receivers, and other communications equipment in vehicles and permanent locations island-wide; designs, constructs, and modifies communications equipment and performs other related duties as required.

• Adjusts, tests, services, maintains, and installs radio transmitters, receivers, and other communications equipment in vehicles and permanent locations.
• Takes periodic frequency, power, and modulation measurements of transmitters to ascertain compliance with FCC requirements.
• Maintains records, per FCC requirements, of work performed on transmitters.
• Takes field strength measurements to determine operational coverage.
• Inspects radio equipment for defects and makes necessary repairs.
• Performs periodic inspections and adjusts and repairs transmitting and receiving equipment.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs inter-communication and public address systems.
• Modifies existing telecommunications equipment for specific use such as changing radio frequencies, antenna directivity patterns and characteristics, remote control consoles and accessories to be compatible with system design changes, fabricating unusual installation hardware for equipment, and modifying existing electronic circuits to adapt to newer requirements and maintain maximum utilization.
• Designs and constructs new equipment for specific uses such as unique controls, switches, circuits, and amplifiers for radio, audio, recorders, and other equipment.
• Monitors radio messages between stations or vehicles to ascertain the efficiency and clarity of the messages.
• Instructs and informs departmental personnel in the proper use, care, and operation of radio-telephone communications equipment according to FCC rules and regulations.
• Checks operational procedures and records for compliance with FCC requirements.
• Studies departmental rules and regulations, and other technical material.
• Maintains off‑site equipment by performing periodic preventive maintenance checks.
• Upkeeps surrounding grounds to ensure access to equipment and to prevent obstructions and interference with the functionality of equipment.

• Graduation from high school.
• Supplemented by technical training in electronics and radio communications.
• Three (3) years of technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment (e.g., two‑way mobile radio repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of microwave equipment such as cables, dishes, transmission lines, and microwave terminals).
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver’s license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at the time of filing.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education, and experience as presented in the application.

Principles of radio communications and electronics; characteristics, functions, operations, and capabilities of a variety of types of radio and electronic equipment; testing equipment and tools used in adjusting and repairing radio equipment; FCC rules and regulations governing public safety radio service; and safety rules, practices and procedures including use of chemicals and hazardous materials.

Diagnose defects in communications equipment in the field or in the shop; diagnose system malfunctions; identify radio interference problems; apply appropriate electronic theories and formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, designing modifications, calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing radio and electronic equipment; interpret electronic specifications and schematic diagrams; explain FCC requirements governing public safety radio services; learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department;

lift tools and equipment up to 70 lbs. alone and up to 170 lbs. with assistance; walk on rough terrain and slopes carrying load; climb ladders and perform work at heights up to 250 ft. high; work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions; work well with others and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.