As a Senior Communications Technician under general direction, you will provide lead supervision and participate in the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of radio communications equipment. This role will assign, schedule, and oversee day to day tasks of technicians; to lead and participate in performing preventive maintenance on a variety of communications equipment; and to assist and participate in a variety of operational support and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will provide strong lead supervisory functions and act as a resource to subordinate staff as well as possessing advanced journey level knowledge and skills in radio/microwave transmitting and receiving, and data communications systems.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced operational knowledge and experience with the variety of subsystems employed in the Solano County Public Safety Communications radio system, including Simoco SOLAR Simulcast systems, Motorola Solutions P25 trunking systems, Codan/Zetron MT-4E repeaters, Aviat digital microwave systems, and Motorola Solutions subscriber radios. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong Ethernet/IP networking skills and experience. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, taking the initiative to develop or improve shop procedures considering all team members and the overall Division mission. The ability to work well in both independent and team settings is imperative for this role. The selected candidate will be highly responsive and reliable in responding to calls for service from a variety of Public Safety system users, and system-generated alarms. The ability to mentor other team members in techniques and platform knowledge is essential to the Senior Communications Technician role.