Introduction

It is important that\nall experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS\nSPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE\nAPPLICATION COMPLETELY.\n�\n➢ The application is\npart of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility\nto participate in the next phase of the selection process.\n➢ Clearly describe your\nqualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training,\nexperience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.\n➢ Do not leave any\nanswer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N/A'.\n➢ Although you may\nattach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute\nfor completing the application form. An incomplete application form may result\nin disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history\nor responses to supplemental questions.\n➢ Failure to comply\nwith these instructions may result in disqualification.\n➢ Read the Job\nAnnouncement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental\nquestions, and final filing dates.\n

GRADE

ASTD14\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of\nState Police\nElectronic Services\nDivision\n1401 Belair Rd,�\nBel Air, MD 21014\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a Lead Technician for the Eastern Service Region that performs installation, removals, maintenance & repairs to the agency's radios, speed control devices, in-car camera systems, body cameras along with servicing multiple interoperability communication systems (subscriber, transport & infrastructure) that also include the installation, repair and maintenance of transmitters, receivers, fiber optic, voice data transport equipment, microwave and interoperability sub-system equipment in accordance with Federal Communication Commission Regulations. Technicians at this level lead work of at least one subordinate technician and provide technical guidance and training to lower level technicians. Employees receive general supervision from a Radio Technician Supervisor or a designated Administrator.\n

POSITION DUTIES

Performs installation,\nremovals, maintenance of mobile & portable radios, base stations,\ncommunication consoles, remote control units along with other. technologies\nsuch as in-car cameras, speed control devices, in-car. computers, voice logging\nrecorders and body worn cameras. Performing. advanced radio programing\nutilizing multiple software programs.\n�\nResponsible to lead\n& guide subordinates in performance and routine maintenance of specialized\ntechnical equipment such as speed control systems, radio, video, and\ncommunication sub-system repairs.\n�\nLeads and oversees\nshop cleanliness (Ex. dusting/mopping) workload schedules, recording and filing\nof all agency records such as capital equipment, maintenance records, shop\nrequisitions and helpdesk tickets for each shop within the area of\nresponsibility. Communicates effectively with individuals listed under Part II,\nSection 3. Performs duties of Area Supervisor in their absence.\n�\nProvides maintenance\n& repairs to communication equipment at remote tower sites, including\nequipment used for radio communications, fiber equipment. Orders and maintains\na sufficient number of parts and supplies for repair & maintenance\noperations of the assigned ESD shop(s).\n�\nMaintains the accuracy\nof all electronic test equipment within specified limits by the manufacture and\nthe Federal Communication Commission\n�\n(CC). Ensures that all\nelectronic test equipment certification is current and proper documentation is\nmaintained.\n�\nProvides training and\ntechnical guidance to all technicians and functions as a lead technician on a\nregular and reoccurring basis.\n�\nOther duties and\nassignments assigned by command.\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\nExperience: Seven years experience in the repair of electronic communications equipment, six years must have included the repair of two-way FM radios.\nNotes:�\n1. Candidates�may substitute�the successful completion of a one year program of study in radio electronics at a recognized training school, trade school, or college for up to one year of the required general experience.\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Electronics Technician (Communications) classifications or Signal Corps, Aerospace Maintenance, or Data/ Communications Maintenance specialty codes in the aviation communications field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred\nQualifications:\n\n\n1. Five years of\nexperience (maintenance and installation) with voice audio transport circuits\n(DSO) dealing with microwave, fiber optics and T1 backhaul.\n\n\n2. Experience with P25\nLand Mobile Radio.\n\n\n3. Experience\nperforming maintenance on P25 Communication Console System.\n\n\n\n4. Experience\nperforming repairs/maintenance on any radar and/or laser emitting equipment.\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Applicants for this classification may be required�to possess either a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator license, a FCC�Ship Radar Endorsement, a National Association of Business and Educational Radio certificate, or an Associated Public Safety Communications Officer Incorporated certificate. If required, the applicant must list their license or�certificate number and expiration date on the application.\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required�to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of�Maryland.\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification may be given a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the duties of the job classification.\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who\nmeet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification.\nTherefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information\non your application. Successful candidates will be place on the Eligible List\ncategorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED OR QUALIFIED and remain\neligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.\nThe list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will\nconsist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the\nrequirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications\nsupplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all\nexperience and education that is related to this position. Applicants may be\ngiven a physical examination and will be subject to an interview, background\ninvestigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n�\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently,\napplicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged\nthat those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate\nand graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to\napply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State\nApplication Form can be found online.\n If you have any\nquestions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at\n410-653-4329\n TTY Users: Call\nMaryland Relay\n We thank our Veterans\nfor their service to our country and encourage them to apply\n As an equal\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity\n*Bilingual applicants\nare encouraged to apply\n�\nCompleted\napplications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed\nto:\n\n\n\n\n\nMaryland State Police\nHuman Resources\nDivision\n1201 Reisterstown Road\nPikesville, MD 21208\nATTN: Amirah\nVonHendricks\namirah.vonhendricks@maryland.gov\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is the policy of\nthe Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting\nemployment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all\nemployees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,\ngender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or\nphysical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or\nopinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.�\n