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State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Safety Division of Emergency Services and Communications 33 Hazen Drive Concord NH 03305 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN II Labor Grade 23 Position # 10910 $54,891.20 - $65,166.40 This position is non-exempt The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Emergency Services and Communications has a full time vacancy for Communications Technician II. SCOPE OF WORK: To install, test and repair microwave telecommunication Broadband equipment, including site design requirements, installation, path alignment, implementation of remote network facilities utilizing voice radio, telephone, Internet Protocol communications, facsimile and related Broadband equipment and apparatus. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Installs, aligns and tests microwave and associated multiplexing equipment, and maintains equipment control log and failure reports and data systems. Exercises supervision over outside contractors during system or subsystem electronic equipment installations. Performs system level troubleshooting to determine point of failure of microwave circuits, including telephone company and agency systems. Implements corrective procedures, redesigns or modifies new and existing equipment. Repairs to component level, analog and digital microwave assemblies, subassemblies or cards. Analyzes and corrects antenna and other system problems; makes adjustments and corrections. Reviews equipment repair logs and maintenance records, provides written documentation of equipment status to superiors. Frequent travels to remote mountaintop site by foot, OHRV or four-wheel drive vehicle. Frequently climbs communication tower structures to install, report, and maintain antenna and warning light systems. Occasionally installs, maintains and repairs radio monitoring equipment in law enforcement vehicles and installs equipment needed for transmitting, recording and playback. May occasionally be called upon to install, test and repair a variety of police equipment, including radio, transmitter and receiving equipment, radar, public address, intercommunication and recording systems, police scramblers and video cameras. Occasionally works with local community law enforcement agencies in the installation and maintenance of communications systems which link to state communication and computer systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college, university or technical institute with a major study in telecommunications or electrical engineering, electronics, electronic service technology or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Experience: Five years of experience assembling, analyzing, support and maintenance of wired and wireless communications, infrastructure equipment and software. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1.Must be willing to respond to emergency call-out if available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2.Must maintain current climbing safety certifications and be deemed physically fit to climb and perform installation, repairs and maintenance of the antenna and warning light systems that exist on communications structures ranging in height up to 500 feet. 3.Must be willing to provide a certificate of good health, from a NH licensed medical physician upon agency request. 4.Failure to maintain the necessary climbing safety certificates, failure to be in good health as documented by a licensed physician, failure to perform a minimum number of hours of actual tower work over a given time period, as set forth and agreed upon by the Director, or refusing to work assignments of this kind may result in the employee being reclassified as a Communications Technician I until such time as noted deficiencies have been resolved. 5.Selected candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information. License/Certification: Possession of a valid driver's license is required. Possession of a FCC general class license and membership in organizations such as the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Intl (APCO) are desirable and may be required at the discretion of the recruiting agency. RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of microwave system theoretical design goals generally accepted in the industry. Knowledge in concepts, characteristics, capabilities and theoretical design of microwave radio equipment as well as sophisticated electronic test equipment. Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to microwave radio transmissions. Knowledge of two-way voice radio, telephone and data communications. Must be able to skillfully replace and build equipment racks, antenna mounts and cabling devices. Ability to analyze and interpret schematic diagrams, electronic specifications and equipment manuals. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other state employees, contractors, suppliers, and the public. Must be willing to maintain personal appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. For further information please contact Robert Lussier, Assistant Director, [email removed] 603-223-4202. EOE TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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