Telecommunications Systems Technician Level I​/II

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

2/27/2026, 3/13/2026 (final)

Level 1 - $6,796.44- $8,259.75/month Level 2 - $7,469.83 - $9,081.06/month

Under general supervision, the Telecommunications Systems Technician Level I/II designs, installs, and maintains telecommunications equipment, such as VHF/UHF/800MHz two-way portable and mobile radios, control stations and repeater stations, paging systems, signaling, digital communications equipment, and cable and fiber systems.

• Basic theory of radio communications and electronics
• Communications mathematics
• Digital numbering and alphanumeric codes
• Digital to analog translation; analog to digital conversion
• Parity and checksum techniques
• Safety procedures such as handling electrical energy devices and electromagnetic wave propagation
• Principles and procedures of installing, maintaining, repairing, operating and testing VHF/UHF/800MHz radio equipment
• Network management
• Computer software and hardware related to radio dispatch console systems
• Server/Client configuration and management
• Electrical and mechanical theory and operation
• Tools and instruments used to test and repair electronic and telecommunications equipment
• Radio and trunking operation
• Automotive electrical systems and automotive construction
• Surveillance cameras and network terminations
• Microwave radio theory and operation
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Read and interpret electrical and electronic equipment specifications
• Use a variety of hand tools to construct, install, maintain, repair, modify and operate electronic equipment, perform tests on complex electronic circuitry
• Use precision instruments for measuring radio frequencies, deviation, modulation and other data
• Troubleshoot wireless voice/data communication end user malfunctions
• Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action
• Collect and compile a variety of data and information; keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; carry out written and verbal directions
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

Three years of full-time paid experience, installing, maintaining and repairing telecommunications equipment such as wireless voice/data systems, VHF/UHF/800MHz two-way radios; base, control, and repeater stations; and paging equipment.

Education Substitution:
Completion of 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) in Electronics Technology;
Communications Engineering;
Electronics/Electrical Engineering;
Telecommunications Technology;
Management Information Systems;
Computer Science;
Information Technology; or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, military, vocational, or other specialized training program may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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Completion of training courses which do not have semester unit values are equated to semester units on the basis of: 15 clock hours of instruction equal one (1) semester (1.5 quarter) unit.

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If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

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If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are…