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Radio Systems Technician - Olympia Washington
Company: Thurston 9-1-1 Communications Location: Olympia, Washington
Posted On: 04/27/2024
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Thurston 911 Communications (TCOMM) is seeking a Radio Systems Technician to assist with the maintenance and repair of our legacy radio system and the installation, programming, and testing of a new $30 million, digital, P25 trunked land mobile radio system. -Radio Systems Technicians are responsible for new and existing radio transmitting and receiving equipment, microwave, and simulcast equipment used by the Agency. - TCOMM is the single-source 911 call and dispatch center in Thurston County and is responsible for receiving and recording all 911 emergency calls for help from within the County, dispatching the appropriate public safety responders to the emergency (Law Enforcement, Eire, EMS), and operates and manages the Thurston County Public Safety Radio Network. More information regarding job duties and requirements can be found at www.tcomm911.org. This recruitment will be open continuously, with the first review on May 1, 2024. TCOMM reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time and encourages you to apply before May 1. - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Installation, maintenance and repair of new and existing radio transmitting and receiving equipment including microwave and simulcast components.
- Installation, optimization, programming, and maintenance of console equipment, recording equipment, and electronic devices. Assemble, install and maintain backup power systems, and optimization of radio, paging, and telephone equipment. Knowledge of wide and local area networking, computer and internet protocol systems as they apply to radio systems and communications networks.
- Origination, design, fabrication, adjustment, repair, and/or replacement of systems, circuits, and components.
- Locate, diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in base stations, portables, mobiles, microwave radio and multiplex equipment, auxiliary power equipment, microprocessor-based radio dispatch consoles, closed circuit video cameras and monitors, recorders, pagers, amplifiers, antennas, cables, and electrical systems.
- Work may also involve specification writing. Preparation, compilation and maintenance of various radio operations records, F.C.C. licenses, parts inventory records, and equipment activity logs may be required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office environment and outdoors, requiring driving an Agency-owned vehicle to various locations. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions may occur while driving or conducting fieldwork. Bending, climbing, crawling under desks or into tight places, sitting, stooping, and lifting required to a maximum of 70 lbs. Physical agility to walk on various types of terrain and working with electronic equipment capable of electric shock.Normal work hours will be standard business hours. Occasionally, Radio Systems Technicians will be required to work overtime, following an emergency repairs rotation of two weeks on / one month off. -Additionally, Radio Systems Technicians may be called-in during off-hours for emergency situations.
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