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.

Hilo, Hawai'i.

• 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.

• 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 as necessary transmitting and receiving equipment.
• Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs inter-communication and public address systems.
• Modifies existing telecommunications equipment for specific use such as by 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 message between stations or vehicles to ascertain the efficiency and clarity of the messages. Instructs and informs departmental personnel concerning 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 requirement.
• 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 installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment (e.g., two-way mobile radio repair and installation, 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 a comparable driver's license at the time of filing.

• Knowledge of principles of radio communications and electronics; characteristics, functions, operations, and capabilities of a variety of types of radio and electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of testing equipment and tools used in adjusting and repairing radio equipment.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations governing public safety radio service.
• Knowledge of safety rules, practices and procedures, including use of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Ability to diagnose defects in communications equipment in the field or in the shop; diagnose system malfunctions; identify radio interference problems.
• Ability to apply appropriate electronic theories and formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, designing modifications, calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing radio and electronic equipment.
• Ability to interpret electronic specifications and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to explain FCC requirements governing public safety radio services.
• Ability to learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department.
• Physical ability to 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 follow oral and written instructions.

Heavy physical effort group; must meet health and physical condition standards necessary to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

• Flexible working arrangements (alternate work schedules and flexible working hours). Not all departments/Agencies participate and all positions may not be eligible.
• Vacation: up to 21 days per year.
• Sick leave: up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year plus General Election Day when applicable.
• Training and Development opportunities.
• County Tuition Reimbursement…