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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT 405 DPS - IOD - Communications Electronic Technician III - 0284 in BEAUMONT, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00038518 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly complex (senior-level) technical work to configure, program, install, maintain, and repair electronic communications equipment, installing and operating digital and analog telecommunications components and interoperability equipment. May train others in installation, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and hardware components used in police vehicles as well as complex communications equipment. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Installs two-way mobile, base station, repeater control, and repeater site radio communications equipment at fixed sites throughout the state. Installs point-to-point digital microwave radios, and associated multiplex communications components, control consoles and digital VOIP remote stations control units at dispatch centers and remote sites. Performs routine maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, alignments, and repairing of highly integrated microprocessor controlled analog conventional radio systems with digital encryption and digital radio systems with digital encryption, base stations, repeater controls, repeaters, microwaves, control consoles, two-way mobile and portable radios, wireless mobile data systems, mobile video and other associated equipment. Performs routine maintenance, modifies, troubleshoots, aligns, and repairs mobile emergency lighting systems, traffic directing arrow sticks, headlight wig wags, shotgun and rifle locks, anti-theft devices, K-9 over temperature wireless warning devices, and video recording systems consisting of a temperature controlled trunk mounted vault encased VCR or digital DVR recorders, windshield mounted camera, remote monitor, wireless microphone, interior overhead mounted controls, emergency equipment wiring harness power distribution panels and other related equipment. Perform routine maintenance, install, troubleshoot and repair or replace Global Position system receiving equipment. Uses conventional and specialized test equipment, hand tools, schematic diagrams, design drawings, manuals, and personal knowledge to modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair electronic equipment. Utilizes personal computers to create design drawings and schematics for shop use; program channel frequencies, options, features, and/or align portable, mobile, base station, repeater radios and control stations; program communications console parameters, and other microprocessor controlled communications equipment. Perform video data recovery as needed using specialized software and a personal compute . Drives state vehicle as assigned to perform installs, troubleshoot, repair equipment at locations as needed. Stages, deploys and supports emergency communications equipment as required. Troubleshoots and repairs mobile scale racks and scale battery charging systems. Assembles and installs mobile data information terminals and tracking equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment associated with these mobile data systems. Designs, installs, aligns, troubleshoots and repairs tower light malfunction detecting equipment at tower sites and alerting equipment at dispatch centers. Installation, maintenance, configuration and servicing of video security and monitoring systems, security cameras, and associated cabling. Proximity and card swipe access control and entry systems. Panic and duress activation alarms and systems. Documents inventoried equipment as it is installed or removed from service by completing property transfers to appropriate budget codes. Works with parts clerks procuring inventorying equipment. Provides ground level assistance to tower technicians to install, troubleshoot, and repair base station, repeater, control, and microwave antennas and transmission lines. Coordinates with other technicians in the design and construction of special electronic and test equipment that is not available as a manufactured unit. Assists with developing maintenance and testing procedures for new and complex communications and electronic equipment. Attends workshops, seminars, and manufacturers schools regarding specific equipment as assigned. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS Education Graduation from an accredited two-year college with Major in electronic technology or graduation from an accredited military, vocational, or technical school of electronics preferred. Experience Minimum of five (5) years extensive experience in programming, maintaining, and repairing two-way radio communications and electronic equipment (sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform effectively at the Communications Electronic Technician III level). Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis Licensure and/or Certification Must possess a valid driver license and automobile insurance. Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of basic electricity, electronics and automotive electrical systems. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the correct and safe use of hand and power tools, soldering iron, and test equipment; ability to install and maintain radio equipment; and ability to learn the principles of antenna orientation and radiating patterns. Ability to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of base station antennas, microwave antennas, transmission lines, and associated equipment. Regulatory Knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State, and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow governmental rules and regulations on tower installation and maintenance including lighting. Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to e

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