City of Tampa
Electronics Technician II New
Technology & Innovation
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Overview
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for a broad range of duties associated with the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of two‑way radio systems, laptop computers, GPS devices, vehicle lighting, and other electronic equipment supporting public safety operations. Working under general supervision, incumbents perform tasks of above‑average complexity that require sound technical judgment, initiative, and a high degree of independent decision‑making. Work is subject to review during its execution and upon completion through conferences, technical inspections, direct observation, and evaluation of operational results.
Duties
Installs, maintains, services, and repairs municipal communication systems, including fixed and mobile base stations, bi‑directional amplifier (BDA) devices, antennas, mobile and portable radios, GPS units, laptops, and related public‑safety electronic equipment.
Skills
Strong knowledge of: RF and public‑safety radio systems (LMR, L3Harris, Motorola, Tait); RF transmitters, power supplies, and components (microwave, antenna networks); IT systems (Microsoft Server, Active Directory, VMware, TCP/IP); dispatch technologies; and core electronic/electrical theory and maintenance.
Physical
Work is performed primarily indoors in a mostly sedentary environment and requires prolonged periods of computer use, including typing and viewing a monitor.
Minimums
Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school; completion of two years of college‑level coursework preferred; in electronics, radio technology, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred. Three (3) years of experience in electronics work, trouble shooting circuit board to component level; reading electronic device schematics and soldering is required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Possession of a General Radiotelephone Operator’s license issued by the (FCC) Federal Communications Commission or certification by NABER (National Association of Business and Educational Radio) or APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials).
How to apply
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees will be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
Engineering / Engineering Tech / Mid