Radio Communications Technicians Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $112,496.04 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: W6542I
Department: INTERNAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER: W6542I
Type of Recruitment:
We welcome applications from anyone.
When to Submit Your Application:
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Monday, September 14, 2026, before 5:00 p.m. (PT).
Withhold Information:
No withhold will be allowed.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
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Who We Are:
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $905 million and 2,158 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting. ISD's commitment is to provide Speed, Reliability, and Value.
Essential Job Functions
Assigns, leads, and inspects the work of Electronics Communications Technicians engaged in the maintenance, repair, testing, configuration, and installation of fixed, mobile, and portable radio communications and related equipment.
Lays out jobs and estimates labor and material requirements.
Provides assistance for the more complex trouble calls and installations and follows up to ensure that problems are resolved.
Confers and consults with vendors and other County department representatives regarding operational problems, repair, maintenance, and installation of radio communications and related equipment.
Provides instruction in work techniques, equipment operation, and technological developments.
Ensures compliance with safety regulations, and that safe work practices are observed.
Requests for and orders parts and supplies as needed.
Keeps time, material, and service records.
Performs the work of an Electronics Communications Technician.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
Two years of journey-level* experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of radio communications transmitting and receiving equipment.
*Journey-level experience is defined as possessing the required knowledge, skills, and training to perform a full-range and diversity of work independently and reliably. Positions at this level operate with fairly significant freedom from day-to-day supervision and need little or no guidance on such matters as selecting appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, locating appropriate regulations, or applying proper procedures to carry out work.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
A General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
VISION: Vision and color perception must be adequate to effectively and safely perform essential job-related functions.
Special Requirement Information:
Applicants must provide a copy of their General Radiotelephone Operator License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing and may submit a copy to emailing the analyst at hvasquez@isd.lacounty.gov.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
If you meet the requirements, we will invite you to participate in a structured interview covering training, knowledge and experience, and interpersonal skills weighted at 100%. You must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the Eligible List.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The vacancies are located at 1100 North Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. 90063
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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Contact us:
Exam Number: W6542I
Department Contact Name: Hugo Vasquez
Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-3670
Department Contact Email:
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:(323) 267-3432
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone:(800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
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