What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIO TECHNICIAN I - KAHALA, OAHU position at State of Hawaii?
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 24-0617
Salary: $4,650 to $6,778 per month (SR-19, Step C to K).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Salary: $4,650 to $6,778 per month (SR-19, Step C to K).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.
Duties Summary
The Radio Technician I installs and tests receivers, maintains and repairs radio and other communications equipment; designs, constructs and modifies communications equipment; monitors transmissions to determine proper use and clarity and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is distinguished by the performance of technical work in the installation, testing, maintenance, repair and modification of telecommunications equipment in the statewide program of civil defense. Supervision received is general, and work is performed in accordance with technical, program and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
The Statewide Outdoor Warning Sirens constitute the core of public safety warnings for tsunami, hurricane and other catastrophic weather events in Hawaii. Proper staffing of Radio Technician personnel is paramount.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Basic Education/Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria in addition to the Specialized Experience:
A. Graduation from a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college, technical school or other comparable institution above the high school level.
B. Successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester credits at an accredited college or university which included courses in calibration of electronic test instruments; electric circuits and systems; wave forms or radio-wave propagation; basic physics; and mathematics.
Specialized Experience: THREE (3) YEARS of progressively responsible technical work experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair, modification and system design of mobile radio communications units or related electronic equipment.
Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license is required for some positions at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.
Special Requirements: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation. The immediate vacancies have this requirement.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQR's) may apply.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements in their entirety, .
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Other Information
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
Salary : $4,650 - $6,778
