RADIO TECHNICIAN IV

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

 

➢ The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

➢ Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

➢ Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".

➢ Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write "see resume" in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

➢ Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification.

➢ Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

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Maryland Department of State Police

Electronic Services Division

College Park Barrack

10100 Rhode Island Avenue

College Park, MD 20740 

This position is a Lead Electronic Technician which involves work to perform technical equipment maintenance, repair, removals, and installations of radio transmitters (both subscriber & infrastructure) as well as performing the same activities with in-car camera systems, body worn cameras, communication systems/technologies such as microwave, fiber optics, network audio transports and interoperability communication systems. Positions in this classification differ from the Radio Technician Supervisor in that they are not Regional Supervisors. This class differs from Radio Technician III in that they function as a lead worker on a regular, recurring basis by working with at least one subordinate technician and provides technical guidance and training to junior technicians.

Installation, removals, maintenance and repairs of mobile & portable radios, base stations, communication consoles, remote control units along with other technologies such as in-car cameras, speed control devices, in-car computers, voice logging recorders, body worn cameras and interoperability communication systems. Performing basic radio programing updates with firmware and CPS along with preventive maintenance testing.

Responsible to lead & guide subordinates in performance and routine maintenance of specialized technical equipment such as speed control systems, radio, video, and communication sub-system repairs.

Leads and oversees shop and tower site shelter cleanliness (Ex. dusting/mopping), workload schedules, recording and filing of all agency records such as capital equipment, maintenance records, shop requisitions and helpdesk tickets for each shop within the area of responsibility. Communicates effectively with individuals listed under Part II, Section 3. Performs duties of Area Supervisor in their absence.

Provides maintenance & repairs to communication equipment at remote tower sites, including equipment used for radio communications, fiber optics, T1 audio transport and others.

Maintains accurate capital inventory and maintenance records on all equipment. Requests and maintains a sufficient number of repair supplies to perform repair & maintenance for operations of the assigned ESD service regions(s).

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. 

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Seven years experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment, six years must have included the repair of two-way FM radios.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the successful completion of a one year program of study in radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for up to one year of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal Corps, Aerospace Maintenance, or Data/ Communications Maintenance specialty codes in the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Five years of experience (maintenance and installation) with voice audio transport circuits (DSO) dealing with microwave, fiber optics and T1 backhaul.

2. Experience with P25 Land Mobile Radio.

3. Experience performing maintenance on P25 Communication Console System.

4. Experience performing repairs/maintenance on any radar and/or laser emitting equipment.

1. Applicants for this classification may be required to possess either a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator license, a FCC Ship Radar Endorsement, a National Association of Business and Educational Radio certificate, or an Associated Public Safety Communications Officer Incorporated certificate. If required, the applicant must list their license or certificate number and expiration date on the application.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job classification.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be place on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be given a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: William Boniarski

william.boniarski@maryland.gov

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.