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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT:
Provide the community with quality services, maintain, and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin's unsurpassed beauty.

ABOUT THE POSITION

There are currently two (2) Contingent full-time Installer positions with the Telecommunications Division.
Within the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Public Works, the mobile vehicle Installer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic communications equipment for County public safety vehicles. The incumbent will assume an active role in ensuring quality installations, configuration, and programming of public safety equipment, including radios, data terminals, light bars, and other ancillary vehicular equipment. There are currently two (75 bi-weekly hours) position available in the Telecommunications Division.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:The highly qualified candidate has personal and professional integrity, is highly organized, possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approaches their work with enthusiasm, and demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service. The candidate has an electronics background, experience, and knowledge of basic electronic theory, including Ohms Law, AC/DC theory, audio and radio frequency circuits, electronic measurements, semiconductor fundamentals, and low voltage cabling. The ideal candidate uses sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and is knowledgeable regarding the safe operation of hand and power tools used in facility and equipment maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or irregular periods of time in emergency conditions. They will also be accountable to carry through assignments with independence and thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward. Possession of certifications or accreditations related to the electronic field or automotive repair industry is highly desired.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Installation and repair principles of radio equipment, light bars, and wiring.
• Basic electronic theory, including Ohms Law, AC/DC theory, audio and radio frequency circuits, electronic measurements, semiconductor fundamentals, and mathematics for electronic technology.
• Auto electrical systems and basic auto body work.
• Rules and regulations of Federal Communications Commission to include general terminology and telecommunications systems.
• General rules and regulations of OSHA and CALOSHA.

• Read and interpret simple electronic drawings and diagrams.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to install equipment and to manipulate small tools and delicate equipment with dexterity.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Perform mathematical calculations to compute frequency and power requirements.
• Install communications and electronic equipment in a variety of vehicles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, coworkers, and the public.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner to maximize cost efficiency.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Apply principles of electronics, logic, and scientific reasoning to develop and review alternate courses of action to solve equipment failures.
• Utilize knowledge of theory and practical application of mobile, conventional, and trunked radio systems, basic wiring, electrical sources, and computer hardware and operating systems.
• Exercise sound judgment within established policies, rules, and guidelines when dealing with emergency medical services, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and all public safety end users.
• Establish and maintain a proactive approach to customer relations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar, at 415-473-6301.