This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.
As a trainee, ensure public safety communications systems are P25 Compliant and function in order to meet customers' requirements. Travel to urban, remote, valley and mountainous environments at ground level to excess of 10 thousand feet to perform installation, maintenance, repairs, configuration, programming, and operational checks on PSCE located throughout the State including but not limited to assigned repair shops, dispatch centers, highly restricted and confidential government buildings, and field sites which may include towers and antenna structures extending up to and above 100 feet off of the ground. Operate 4 wheel-drive, side-by-side UTV, and snow vehicles in inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, and mud, on both paved and unpaved roads to perform testing, repair, configuration, programming, and maintenance work. Under close supervision, ensure systems are functional and operating within specifications and in accordance with FCC and TDM.
Under close supervision, uses physical agility and stamina to work on and around telecommunications equipment, systems, towers, antenna structures and radio vaults and uneven, rocky ground in inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, extreme heat, cold, and wind. Incumbents will learn how to install, repair, configuration, programming, and maintenance of PSCE which operates within frequencies from 30 megahertz to 960 megahertz such as, trunked/conventional base stations, mobile repeaters, simulcast systems, mobile radios, handheld radios, computer-based logging recorders, computer-based dispatch console systems, networks core equipment, switches, routers, servers, firewalls, radio over internet protocol (RoIP), voice over internet protocol (VoIP), local/wide area PSCE networks, public address systems, and combining antenna system, PSCE direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) power systems, and telephone equipment to component level using specialized test equipment.
Assist with maintaining and improving a variety of public safety radio systems. Remain current on industry standards and improved technology and techniques. Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Traveling inside/outside of your assigned area for emergencies and projects for up to 2-week periods.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions DMV Pull Program
Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver's License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
In Office
This position supports the day-to-day business operations which is handled in the office. This is not considered a hybrid telework position.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code :
JC-471541
Position (s):
-907
Working Title:
Telecommunications Systems Technician I
Classification:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I $5,690.00 - $6,813.00
of Positions:
4
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.
Cal OES is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.
The Logistics Directorate is responsible for a wide variety of Cal OES functions, including asset management, fleet administration, facilities management, information technology systems, warehousing, forms and records management, mail operations, copy service center, green programs, public safety communications, and emergency and disaster logistics.
In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.
More information may be found here:
Logistics Management California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Department Website:
Special Requirements - The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Application Package Requirements
To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
- List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" section on the State Application, STD. 678.
- List your most current employment history first in the "EMPLOYMENT HISTORY" section on the STD. 678.
- Provide the "From" and "To" dates with the month, day and year, the "Hours Per Week" that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
- You must complete the "DUTIES PERFORMED" on the State Application (do not note "see attached resume" in this section) . Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
- SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
- Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.
If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.
NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.
A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.
All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.
We encourage applicants to apply electronically.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/17/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
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