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Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en GENERAL DESCRIPTION Communications Electronic Technician III: Performs highly complex (senior-level) technical work to configure, program, install, maintain, and repair electronic communications equipment, installing and operating digital and analog telecommunications components and interoperability equipment. May train others in installation, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic and hardware components used in police vehicles as well as complex communications equipment. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Communications Electronic Technician IV: Performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) technical work to configure, program, install, maintain and repair electronic communications equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and effectiveness of constant statewide radio communication within TXDPS and between TXDPS and other law enforcement agencies. Develop templates and best practices to facilitate progress of interoperable communications goals and objectives. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Communications Electronic Technician III: Installs two-way mobile, base station, repeater control, and repeater site radio communications equipment at fixed sites throughout the state. Installs point-to-point digital microwave radios, and associated multiplex communications components, control consoles and digital VOIP remote stations control units at dispatch centers and remote sites. Performs routine maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, alignments, and repairing of highly integrated microprocessor controlled analog conventional radio systems with digital encryption and digital radio systems with digital encryption, base stations, repeater controls, repeaters, microwaves, control consoles, two-way mobile and portable radios, wireless mobile data systems, mobile video and other associated equipment. Performs routine maintenance, modifies, troubleshoots, aligns, and repairs mobile emergency lighting systems, traffic directing arrow sticks, headlight wig wags, shotgun and rifle locks, anti-theft devices, K-9 over temperature wireless warning devices, and video recording systems consisting of a temperature controlled trunk mounted vault encased VCR or digital DVR recorders, windshield mounted camera, remote monitor, wireless microphone, interior overhead mounted controls, emergency equipment wiring harness power distribution panels and other related equipment. Perform routine mai tenance, install, troubleshoot and repair or replace Global Position system receiving equipment. Uses conventional and specialized test equipment, hand tools, schematic diagrams, design drawings, manuals, and personal knowledge to modify, troubleshoot, align, and repair electronic equipment. Utilizes personal computers to create design drawings and schematics for shop use; program channel frequencies, options, features, and/or align portable, mobile, base station, repeater radios and control stations; program communications console parameters, and other microprocessor controlled communications equipment. Perform video data recovery as needed using specialized software and a personal computer. Drives state vehicle as assigned to perform installs, troubleshoot, repair equipment at locations as needed. Stages, deploys and supports emergency communications equipment as required. Troubleshoots and repairs mobile scale racks and scale battery charging systems. Assembles and installs mobile data information terminals and tracking equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment associated with these mobile data systems. Designs, installs, aligns, troubleshoots and repairs tower light malfunction detecting equipment at tower sites and alerting equipment at dispatch centers. Installation, maintenance, configuration and servicing of video security and monitoring systems, security cameras, and associated cabling. Proximity and card swipe access control and entry systems. Panic and duress activation alarms and systems. Documents inventoried equipment as it is installed or removed from service by completing property transfers to appropriate budget codes. Works with parts clerks procuring inventorying equipment. Provides ground level assistance to tower technicians to install, troubleshoot, and repair base station, repeater, control, and microwave antennas and transmission lines. Coordinates with other technicians in the design and construction of special electronic and test equipment that is not available as a manufactured unit. Assists with developing maintenance and testing procedures for new and complex communications and electronic equipment. Attends workshops, seminars, and manufacturers schools regarding specific equipment as assigned. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. Perform other duties as assigned Communications Electronic Technician IV: Coordinates the planning and preparation for the communications equipment and networks Performs all types of maintenance in modifying, troubleshooting, aligning, and repairing communications equipment and associated networks. Troubleshoots, repairs, tests, installs, and customizes communications equipment to support the communication network. Develops templates and best practices to facilitate progress towards interoperable communications goals and objectives. Coordinates the preventative maintenance of communications equipment and networks. Responsible for associated software and supporting equipment. Installs two-way mobile, base station, repeater control, and repeater site radio communications equipment at fixed sites throughout the state. Installs microwave and communications control consoles at dispatch