Senior Communications Equipment Technician

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding and reliable career with the Information Technology Department at the County of Santa Barbara. Come and be a part of a team of talented individuals who are passionate about fostering a culture of teamwork, learning and respect! In the IT Department our success is powered by people and technology. Our culture is what makes IT a fun and rewarding place to work! We establish, develop and nurture partnerships and open communication within our communities. We embrace a willingness to learn and accept new ideas, to actively listen and to be receptive to change. We strive to grow our talents and do our best in the service of others while taking pride in our work. We explore and deliver new and creative ways to pair technology with business needs.

Responsibilities

The County of Santa Barbara’s Information Technology Department has one (1) full-time vacancy, located in Santa Barbara, CA. This role serves as a technical lead in the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex communications systems and equipment, including trunked and conventional two-way radios, microwave networks, and telecommunications infrastructure; leads projects and provides guidance to lower-level technicians; performs system-level troubleshooting and network analysis; and performs related duties as required.

• Leads the planning, installation, testing, and maintenance of complex Countywide communications systems, including simulcast, trunked, and microwave systems.
• Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in RF communications, microwave transmission, antenna systems, and digital transport technologies.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to lower-level technicians; reviews and inspects work for quality, compliance, and safety.
• Troubleshoots and resolves the most complex system faults involving RF performance, interference, microwave alignment, or digital transmission.
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