Electronics Technician

This position is located in the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Information Technology Division. The mission of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) is to provide accurate, professional, and expedited service to the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia. This service is performed by a team that handles emergency and non-emergency calls that are received when individuals dial 911 and 311 in Washington, DC.

OUC also provides centralized, District-wide coordination and management of public safety voice radio technology and other public safety communication systems and resources to District government agencies and several local, state, and federal partners.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining complex two-way land mobile radio (LMR) communication systems, working with public safety, and public service agencies to ensure reliable radio communication networks, and the operation and support of the OUC's radio communication facilities to include the Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC) and Unified Communications Center (UCC).

Completes subscriber radio programming tasks such as participating in radio hardware refreshes, programming subscriber radios, creating and updating code plugs, and subscriber radio battery maintenance.

Maintains, monitors, aligns, troubleshoots, repairs, installs radio equipment, including repeaters, tuners, antennas, base stations, vehicle radios, handheld radios, digital vehicular repeater systems, and other ancillary components necessary for a functional radio network.

Refreshes encryption keys on individual subscriber radios in accordance with security standards, minimizing user disruption.

Travels to various locations to install, upgrade, and maintain radio communication equipment.

Drives to job sites as needed to troubleshoot connectivity issues, perform repairs, and ensure optimal system performance.

Provides support for radio site maintenance including escorting vendors to radio sites, ensuring compliance with agency protocols and security guidelines and conducts regular checks to ensure functionality and compliance with operational standards.

Transports and handles specialized tools, test equipment, and replacement components while adhering to safety protocols and organizational travel policies.

Coordinates with team members, site personnel, and external partners to execute work at different locations while minimizing disruptions to communication networks.

Operates equipment such as spectrum analyzers, battery management systems, and subscriber radio alignment tools to conduct preventive maintenance and ensure optimal performance of subscriber radios.

Monitors, creates, and closes service tickets in Service Now or other ticketing systems to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

Maintains and updates equipment inventory in the asset management system to track assets and ensures availability of necessary components.

Supports the mobile data computer MDC program, performs mobile router configurations, MDC, docking stations, mobile router installations, and supporting MDC software.

Ensures the functionality and reliability of electronic communication systems by performing maintenance on systems utilized on the 911 Operations Floor and within agency’s mobile 911 command center.

Supports technical projects for internal departments and external agencies.

Maintains cache radio equipment (a set of radio equipment for emergency deployment) in a state of readiness for deployment.

Assists and supports continuity of emergency communications services as required.

Specialized

Experience:

Applicants must have at least (1) year of specialized experience, one year of which must be equivalent to the CS-09 grade level in the District of Columbia government service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Valid driver’s license is required for travel across the District to install, upgrade, and maintain radio communication equipment at public safety radio sites and agencies.

Work is primarily in an office setting with some trips to operating facilities, which involves potential radiation or contamination exposure. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts; the incumbent must wear protective clothing and follow standard safety procedures. Work is also performed outdoors in emergency mobile units during varying weather conditions. The technician might be required to lift up to 30lbs in equipment.

Tour of Duty: Various Shifts

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