Job Description

Position InformationAdjusts, tests, services, maintains and installs radio transmitters, receivers and other communications equipment in vehicles and permanent locations; designs, constructs, modifies and repairs radio equipment; and performs other related duties as required.Current Vacancies:

• Three vacancies with the

, Support Services Bureau * One vacancy with the
, Water Systems Operations - Telecommunications. * One vacancy with the
. If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.Additional Job InformationApplications must be submitted online at to be accepted.Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
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- add and to your contact list.Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.Minimum Qualification RequirementsAt time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and successful completion of a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school.Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.Verification Requirement: You must submit evidence of your Bachelor's degree in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) years of technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment.LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid driver's license (Type 3), prior to appointment.Desirable: Possession of a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License is desirable. If you have a valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, please attach an electronic copy of your FCC license to your application or submit a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.Examination ProcessEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality, quantity, and/or recency of your education and experience. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower grade.EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation . . .100%What are the benefits of being a City Employee?-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit:To view additional information, please visit our page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

01When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. If you have no experience in a particular area, indicate "none." Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

02EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: The Radio Technician I (SR-19) position requires applicants to have the following:(1) Equivalent to graduation from high school,AND(2) Successful completion of a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school.Verification Requirement: Proof of completion of a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school must be submitted in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal to your application; Or mail a photocopy of your diploma and/or official transcript to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.Do you meet this education requirement?

• Yes, I meet the education requirement and will submit proof of my education to your office.
• No, I do NOT meet the education requirement.

03EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the education requirement, applicants must have THREE (3) years of technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment.Do you meet this experience requirement?

• Yes, I meet the experience requirement.
• No, I do NOT meet the experience requirement.

04Which electronic test equipment have you used on the job? (Check all that apply)

• Analyzer
• Bridge
• Digital multimeter
• Frequency meter
• Modulation / Deviation meter
• Oscilloscope
• Power meter
• Sinad meter
• Signal generator
• Spectrum analyzer
• Other

05What kind of measurements have you taken with the test equipment you have used on the job? (Check all that apply)

• A.C. current
• Capacitance
• D.C. current
• Frequency stability
• Inductance
• Overall selectivity
• Phase distortion
• Power
• R.F. frequencies
• Resistance
• Spectrum analysis
• Voltage
• Waveform
• Other

06Describe your technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of radio communications or related equipment. In your description, provide the following information: * Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience,

• List the radio and communications systems and equipment you worked on,

• Describe the department/division where you worked (e.g., radio mechanic shop),

• Explain your specific duties and responsibilities in installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and modifying the radio and communications equipment you worked on, and

• How much time was spent on installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and modifying the equipment.

07Describe your experience in evaluating and diagnosing radio and communications equipment and systems at the component level. Indicate which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience and provide specific examples of such work (i.e., explain what you looked at and why).08Do you possess a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License?

• Yes, and I will submit a copy of my FCC license to your office.
• No, I do NOT have a FCC license.

09Do you have trunking radio communications experience?

• Yes
• No

10If you have any training or other relevant work experience that qualifies you for this position, describe below.

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