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The Job This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment. County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of the application.

The Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is recruiting for a Lead Microwave Equipment and Circuit Repair Technician* to install, maintain, and repair telecommunications and network systems/equipment. Duties include performing preventive and corrective maintenance on high and low capacity microwave radio systems and their related facilities; utilizing specialized test equipment including microwave power meters, frequency standards, spectrum analyzers, circuit test sets (Ethernet and fiber) and computer equipment to validate or adjust system performance and to insure compliance with FCC rules; installing, maintaining, and repairing various types of circuits utilizing IP MPLS L3VPN and L2 VLAN based connectivity architectures; and using computer equipment to interrogate microwave radio system equipment, circuit switching equipment, routers, and related accessory hardware and software to investigate and resolve system performance issues; and installation of maintenance of DC rectification and battery backup systems. *Official Title: Communications Technician III; for more detailed information, refer to the Communications Technician III job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. Working Conditions: Employees are subject to On-Call duties, 24-hour call-back, and may be asked to work during unusual hours, inclement weather, and other adverse circumstances. Duties may include working in confined spaces and climbing ladders to install, inspect, and maintain equipment.

Employee must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required; employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Sponsorship: San Bernardino is unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States. Minimum Requirements Candidates MUST meet the experience requirement AND the education requirement in order to qualify. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience installing, maintaining, and repairing microwave and circuits transport equipment.

-- AND -- REQUIRED EDUCATION: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed post-high school technical coursework in electronics maintenance, radio communication technology, or AC/DC power systems. A list of coursework or copies of transcripts must be submitted with the application. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTIONS SUBSTITUTION OPTION 1: Possession of ONE (1) of the following certifications: FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) certification, -OR- ETA International Microwave Radio Technician (MRT) certification.

A copy of certification(s) must be attached with the application. SUBSTITUTION OPTION 2: One (1) additional year of full-time equivalent experience installing, maintaining, and repairing microwave and circuits transport equipment may substitute for the required education or certification. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have education in electronics maintenance, radio communication technology, or AC/DC power systems.

Experience with carrier class microwave transport, routing, and DC power equipment is highly desirable. Possession of an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) certification, or ETA International Microwave Radio Technician (MRT) certification is highly desirable. Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.

You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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