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The State of New Mexico is hiring radio / system technicians currently in Las Cruces, Santa Fe and Roswell. Forum admin please delete if inappropriate (and if so, my apologies). Description is below, follow the URL (doesn't work in Chrome) and look under 'Department of Information Technology' for more info
https://careers.share.state.nm.us/p...L.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&
Salary
$22.04 - $36.75 Hourly
$45,843 - $76,430 Annually
This position is a Pay Band ID
Why does the job exist?
This position provides technical support to multiple state and federal agencies that utilize the Department of Information Technology's Public Safety Enterprise 2-way radio communications. Incumbent responds, on a rotating schedule, to call-back at any hour of the day, on weekends, and holidays, for communications system diagnostic and restoration.
How does it get done?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to installation, maintenance and repair of mobile and portable radios, 2-way radio base stations repeaters and digital microwave radios. The position requires the incumbent to be available at the Radio Shop to handle walk-in repairs and to perform field work as required.
Who are the customers?
Multiple State and Federal agencies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
-Have 1-2 years' experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) technology, Digital Microwave technology and/or Land Mobile Radio (LMR) technology.
-Have basic IT networking and computer skills to include transferring files and use of Microsoft Office applications.
-Have Certifications that apply to Electronics, Radio Frequency, Land Mobile Radio or Microwave Digital Technology.
Minimum Qualification
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in end user support, systems administration or network administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience
2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience
3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
This position requires two background checks: 1. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. 2. Federal background check through US Customs & Border Patrol. Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Very long hours (10-12 hour days) are sometimes necessary to cope with system problems. Driving long distances (500 mile round trips) is sometimes necessary on improved and unimproved roads. Lifting in excess of 50 - 70 pounds is not uncommon. Climbing steel communication towers to 300 feet is not uncommon in all types of weather conditions. Transportation and operation of All-Terrain vehicles in mountainous terrain is required. Working in odd physical postures is necessary when installing or repairing radio equipment in vehicles and on other remote site installations.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
https://careers.share.state.nm.us/p...L.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&
Salary
$22.04 - $36.75 Hourly
$45,843 - $76,430 Annually
This position is a Pay Band ID
Why does the job exist?
This position provides technical support to multiple state and federal agencies that utilize the Department of Information Technology's Public Safety Enterprise 2-way radio communications. Incumbent responds, on a rotating schedule, to call-back at any hour of the day, on weekends, and holidays, for communications system diagnostic and restoration.
How does it get done?
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to installation, maintenance and repair of mobile and portable radios, 2-way radio base stations repeaters and digital microwave radios. The position requires the incumbent to be available at the Radio Shop to handle walk-in repairs and to perform field work as required.
Who are the customers?
Multiple State and Federal agencies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
-Have 1-2 years' experience working with Radio Frequency (RF) technology, Digital Microwave technology and/or Land Mobile Radio (LMR) technology.
-Have basic IT networking and computer skills to include transferring files and use of Microsoft Office applications.
-Have Certifications that apply to Electronics, Radio Frequency, Land Mobile Radio or Microwave Digital Technology.
Minimum Qualification
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in end user support, systems administration or network administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience
2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience
3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
This position requires two background checks: 1. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. 2. Federal background check through US Customs & Border Patrol. Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Very long hours (10-12 hour days) are sometimes necessary to cope with system problems. Driving long distances (500 mile round trips) is sometimes necessary on improved and unimproved roads. Lifting in excess of 50 - 70 pounds is not uncommon. Climbing steel communication towers to 300 feet is not uncommon in all types of weather conditions. Transportation and operation of All-Terrain vehicles in mountainous terrain is required. Working in odd physical postures is necessary when installing or repairing radio equipment in vehicles and on other remote site installations.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
