Electronic Systems Technician

Kind of Work

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2021. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $26.07 - $36.23 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.
Skilled technical work in the installation, maintenance, and operation of public safety radio communications systems and applications.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for all phases of work involving communication center electronic systems and equipment. Duties include installing, troubleshooting, and resolving application issues; maintaining radio communication and control equipment, including the digital trunking radio systems, base, mobile and portable radios, communication center consoles and mobile data terminals. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near, midrange, and color vision; depth perception; and visual accommodation. Hear within 5 feet with both ears; feel; use fingers; grasp; handle; move about; reach; sit; stand; walk; left and right wrist turn; work with and around others; customer/public contact; drive and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; far and field of vision; hear up to 20 feet; balance; bend neck; climb stairs; crouch; kneel; maintain posture; reach above shoulder; rotate neck; squat; static neck position; stoop/bend; talk/speak; twist waist; exposure to weather; vibration; mechanical hazards; electrical hazards; radio frequency; slippery surfaces; moving objects; works alone; extended day and outside work.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree OR a technical school with a certification in radio communications, computer networking or a closely related field AND two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in mobile communications and/or land mobile radio systems maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
• Possession of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commercial Radio Operator License within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the license prior to completion of the probationary period will result in termination from the position.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a certification from the International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE), National Association of Business and Educational Radio (NABER), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), or Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO).

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 9-13.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

August 4, 2021 - Applicant screening will begin. Week of August 16, 2021 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed Week of September 6, 2021 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.