Communications Electronics Technician, Senior

Position open until 10/29/2024

Salary Range: $42,020.99 - $52,578.03 annually

General Description and Classification Standards 

Maintains the communications systems used within an assigned department. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing electronic technical service for all radio, telephone, paging and alarm systems and personal computers and peripherals; troubleshooting and conducting a variety of electronic, mechanical and electromechanical tests on electronic systems, subassemblies and parts to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of failure; and repairing and maintaining electronic equipment. 

Supervision Received 

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 

• Installs and repairs a variety of electronic equipment including mobile radios and data terminals, alarm and public address systems, dispatch console, video monitoring system, pagers, portable chargers, microphones, personal computers and peripherals. 
• Troubleshoots equipment failure; reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams and schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used. Inventories and orders supplies and equipment and arranges delivery of equipment. 
• Prioritizes repairs according to sworn and civil personnel. 
• Converses with equipment end-user such as operators, police personnel, etc. to ascertain problems with equipment before breakdown and to determine if breakdown is due to human error or mechanical problems. 
• Confers with manufacturers, engineers, technicians and others regarding testing procedures and results and to resolve problems. 
• Substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same. 
• Performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response.

Decision Making 

Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems. 

Leadership Provided 

Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 

• Knowledge of electronic theory, equipment and technology, communication systems and local law enforcement practices, policies and procedures
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, employees, members of the general public 
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 1 year' experience as a Communications/Electronic Technician required

or 

• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Preferred Education & Experience

Vocational/technical school diploma in electronics, radio communications or related field and 1-3 years' of experience as a Communications/Electronic Technician preferred. 

Licensures and Certifications 

None required. 

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment 

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the positi