Charleston County Government Hiring for Radio Communications Technician Job at North Charleston, SC Full Time

POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN GRADE: TECH/06

POSITION #CI206966

DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES HIRING SALARY RANGE: $44,782 – $77,043

(Estimated Annual Salary)

All Charleston County Employees, as a condition of employment must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide their vaccination card.

Performs communications systems support, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility planning functions for in-house County communications assets and projects. This position is required to be at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to perform work while the EOC is activated.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience:

* Position requires a high school diploma, (or GED), Associate’s Degree preferred.

* Must have two (2) or more years of demonstrable experience in radio or telecommunications engagements preferably for federal, state, or local government.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform service call work and troubleshooting for P25 800 Mhz radios.

* Incumbent will also perform preventative maintenance on County radio assets to maintain working systems consistent with available technology and user requirements.

* Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, software installation, and hardware circuitry installation.

* Complete radio system reporting, and other administrative tasks.

* Incumbent must be able to program Motorola 800 MHz radios, as well as to ascertain and isolate problems while applying solutions.

* Individual must be a self-starter capable of working independently configure, construct, test and upgrade applicable radio and related telecommunication projects.

* Incumbent must be capable of applying a variety of solutions to solve customer requirements within system capabilities and established budgetary guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Working experience and knowledge of P25 800 MHz radios and radio systems. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office is essential.

* Public safety communications experience is desired.

* Good people skills are required. Incumbent spends most of the workday interfacing with customers on communications requirements and in resolving normal working problems. Strong analytical skills are required to comprehend complex computer technology.

* Ability to prioritize workload and handle system engineering work orders efficiently and in the most efficient manner.

* Ability to carry 30 lbs. to meetings or vehicle.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021.

APPLICATIONS MUST FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION ON THE CHARLESTON COUNTY WEBSITE AT:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlestoncounty/jobs/3327911/communications-technician?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,782.00 – $77,043.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Charleston County Employees, as a condition of employment must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide their vaccination card.

Work Location: One location