City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
May 08, 2024
Full Time
The City of San José is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. The employees of the City have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department (PWD) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees. The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Communication Installer vacancy in the Fleet Management Division. Salary range for this classification is: $77,706.72- $94,414.32 This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Under general supervision of the Senior Automotive Equipment Specialist, typical duties of the Communications Installer include installing 2-way radios into a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to Police vehicles and motorcycles, Fire department apparatus and other city department vehicles. Installations are to be industry accepted best practices including the selection of proper wire sizing based on electrical loading, equipment placement with emphasis on serviceability, proper wire routing, proper power distribution, antenna placement, and grounding/power return. The Communications Installer will also be responsible for the installation of intercom systems, emergency/warning lighting, vehicle electronics, computer equipment and terminals, antennas, and custom installations of non-standard equipment. This equipment is commonly used in emergency vehicles and municipal equipment. This position requires the following knowledge and abilities in order to be successful in the position: Knowledge and ability to install and diagnose the systems and equipment similar to the City's Fleet including sirens, light bars, accessory lighting, FLIR devices, Tracking systems, timers, and the knowledge to interface with those systems when necessary. Ability to follow verbal/written direction, read/ interpret schematics, schematic symbols, and wire diagrams. Ability to accurately document all non-standard installations, complete necessary paperwork, installation forms, and data entry in a timely basis. Ability to work effectively and communicate with the vendors on interconnection and installation. May be required to diagnose issues when necessary. Ability to work in a team environment on large projects working within established labor standards to meet project completion goals. Data entry in a fleet database The Communication Installer may be required to work on weekends and/or holidays when necessary. Education High School Diploma or equivalent (General Educational Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) Experience One (1) year of experience in electronics, electrical or mechanical work, or related duties. Licenses/Certifications Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California. Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process. Physical Requirement The nature of this position requires the following, sitting, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. Computer Skills - Experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Technology Use - Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which will include a practical exercise. The practical exercise will be tentatively held on Saturday, June 1, 2024. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Maritza Garcia at maritza.garcia@sanjoseca.gov .