Radio Frequency Network Engineer I ID-11138
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Under close supervision, the Radio Frequency Network Engineer I installs, configures, monitors, and assists in maintaining the City's Radio Frequency and land mobile radio systems, video surveillance cameras, dispatch systems, and related data networking systems.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
This role assists in ensuring the highest level of uptime, secure functionality, and efficiency of these systems and provides basic technical assistance to other City departments and relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will be assigned to work on-call, weekends, or holidays for after-hours support on a scheduled basis.
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RFNetEngineer-I-03_24.pdf
One vacancy exists in the Information Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Under close supervision, the Radio Frequency Network Engineer I installs, configures, monitors, and assists in maintaining the City's Radio Frequency and land mobile radio systems, video surveillance cameras, dispatch systems, and related data networking systems.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Configuring, testing, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing RF/LMR systems, cameras and video surveillance systems and related network hardware and services.
- Provides technical assistance to ISD and/or other City staff and/or other stakeholders and agencies.
- Assists in performing system backups, firmware upgrades, signal strength testing and equipment testing.
- Monitors RF and video surveillance camera systems, and associated networking systems to ensure secure and optimal functionality.
- Assists in maintaining radio/transmitter sites and/or Division facilities, including performing preventive and corrective maintenance as directed.
- Performs related duties as required.
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This role assists in ensuring the highest level of uptime, secure functionality, and efficiency of these systems and provides basic technical assistance to other City departments and relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will be assigned to work on-call, weekends, or holidays for after-hours support on a scheduled basis.
Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RFNetEngineer-I-03_24.pdf
One vacancy exists in the Information Services Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:
Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, electrical engineering, or related field.
Qualifying full-time paid work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying experience may include configuring, testing, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and/or repairing RF/LMR systems, cameras and video surveillance systems and related network hardware and services.
If qualifying solely with experience, a high school diploma or equivalent is required at time of appointment.
Documentation verifying the educational requirements MUST be attached to your application profile. Applications lacking the required degree or transcripts may be excluded from further consideration.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Drivers License is required at time of appointment.
Within one (1) year of appointment, incumbents must obtain an FCC-issued Amateur Radio certificate at the Technician class or higher. This certification must be maintained throughout the term of employment in this classification. Failure to obtain the required certification within the specified time period and maintain for the entire term of employment in this classification shall be cause for termination.
Eligible applicants certified for consideration for hire will be required to pass an extensive pre-employment background investigation.
Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, management information systems, electrical engineering, or related field.
Qualifying full-time paid work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying experience may include configuring, testing, installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and/or repairing RF/LMR systems, cameras and video surveillance systems and related network hardware and services.
If qualifying solely with experience, a high school diploma or equivalent is required at time of appointment.
Documentation verifying the educational requirements MUST be attached to your application profile. Applications lacking the required degree or transcripts may be excluded from further consideration.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Drivers License is required at time of appointment.
Within one (1) year of appointment, incumbents must obtain an FCC-issued Amateur Radio certificate at the Technician class or higher. This certification must be maintained throughout the term of employment in this classification. Failure to obtain the required certification within the specified time period and maintain for the entire term of employment in this classification shall be cause for termination.
Eligible applicants certified for consideration for hire will be required to pass an extensive pre-employment background investigation.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY.
For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon successful application submittal; the e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon successful application submittal; the e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination - 100%:A written examination (conducted in-person) designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of basic mathematical procedures and calculations, electronics, electrical and RF theory, networking and telecommunications systems, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and other subject matter designed to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an RF Network Engineer I.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12, 2025.
Written Examination - 100%:A written examination (conducted in-person) designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of basic mathematical procedures and calculations, electronics, electrical and RF theory, networking and telecommunications systems, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and other subject matter designed to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an RF Network Engineer I.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 12, 2025.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the document name.)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section My Career Tools (located towards the top of the page), Select Cover Letters & Attachments, and then Add Attachments towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.)
a. If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use Reference Attachments. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select Add Attachment and hit the Browse button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select Open, hit Upload and then Save & Return.
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the document name.)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section My Career Tools (located towards the top of the page), Select Cover Letters & Attachments, and then Add Attachments towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.)
a. If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use Reference Attachments. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select Add Attachment and hit the Browse button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select Open, hit Upload and then Save & Return.
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.
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