Salary : $71,344.00 - $98,072.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03384MR-02
Department: Innovation and Technology Department
Opening Date: 07/18/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 6:00 PM Pacific
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 job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
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.
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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.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at
(855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume).
Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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San Bernardino County Employment Status: If you are
currently employed by San Bernardino County, indicate your current position type.
- Regular
- Contract
- Public Service Employee
- Intern
- Extra-Help
- Recurrent
- Fire Department / Special Districts
- CalWORKS Subsidized Employment Program Employee (WEX)
- Former PSE, WEX, or intern (within the last six (6) months)
- I am not currently employed by the County of San Bernardino
- I am employed by a Temporary Employment Agency.
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Data: Describe your experience installing, maintaining, and repairing data transmission systems circuits (e.g., Fiber, Ethernet, L3VPN, and L2 VLANS). Include the name of employer and dates of employment where this experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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DC Power: Describe your experience installing, maintaining, and repairing DC power systems and backup battery plants. Include the name of employer and dates of employment where this experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Microwave: Describe your experience installing, maintaining, and repairing microwave communications systems (e.g., Aviat Networks, Nokia, etc.). Include the name of employer and dates of employment where this experience was obtained. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Coursework: Provide a list of post-high school technical coursework in electronics or communications technologies and indicate the following:
Course Title and Number,
School/Instructor, and
Number of Units/Hours Per Class completed. Indicate if units are semester or quarter.
Ex: Networking Concepts, ET225, ITT Tech Institute, 4 credit hours If none, indicate "N/A."
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Certification: List all certifications you possess that may be relevant to the position. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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