Communications Technician II (Technical Services Unit)

• Principles, techniques, methods, test equipment and tools used in installation, maintenance, repair, modification and fabrication communications and other related electronic equipment and systems 

General Knowledge of:

• Principles of electronic system design and operation 

Ability to:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify a variety of communications and electronic equipment and Systems
• Read and interpret instructions in technical manuals including circuitries, schematics and symbols; read blueprints
• Use the proper test equipment related to electronics maintenance and repair
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County and city staff, electronic contractors, vendors and members of the general public
• Record technical information on time sheets, logs, invoices, etc.
   

Education and Experience
Completion of a training course in electronic theory and practice including Ohms Law, AC and DC theory, audio and radio frequency circuits, electronic measurements, semiconductor fundamentals and mathematics for electronic technology.

And

Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic communication equipment that developed the knowledge and abilities listed above.

License/Certification
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment.

Click here to learn more about the Minimum Qualifications as well as the physical, mental requirements and the environmental, working conditions.
 
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.
 
Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
 
Human Resources | Minimum Qualifications
Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Structured Oral Panel Interview (Weighted 100%): 
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
 
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
   
ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed, Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.
 
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.

Martin Rivera