Career Opportunity

Assistant Electronic Maintenance Technician (7430) - Department of Technology

Recruitment: RTF0121080-01134596

Published: September 16, 2022

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About:

The Department of Technology (DT) is the centralized technology services provider within San Francisco City & County government, delivering technology business solutions and services to approximately 28,000 employees and 800,000 residents. The department has an annual operating budget of over $130M and contains over 240 employees. Core service areas include Enterprise Applications, Infrastructure and Operations, Cyber Security, Service Delivery & Management, Project Management, Public Safety Systems & Wiring, Technology Administration, Policy & Governance and IT Public Communication.

Role description

Under supervision, performs difficult and complex professional level installation and repair duties in a variety of functional areas, such as: assists in performing skilled technical work including, but not limited to, the installation, calibration, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronic equipment, various network operating systems such as servers, gateways and routers used in complex wireless and networked communications. related control system components; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

1. Assists in the installation and repair of wireless equipment such as microwave radios and wireless access points and in the installation and replacement of networking equipment and/or repair of antennas and server racks at affordable housing locations; repairs and performs operational checks on affordable housing broadband equipment such as network switches, wireless access points, microwave radios, and power supplies.

2. Assists in the LAN/WAN Topology designs, installation and follow-up testing of Fiber to Housing Wi-Fi and broadband city-wide.

3. Assists in the modification of other communications equipment such as Fire Department Firehouse PA/Intercom amplifiers and vehicle communications systems.

4. Assists in the initiation and/or maintenance of records; documents the maintenance, installation, removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment.

5. May operate and use specialized tools such as: pencil soldering irons, ethernet cable crimpers, volt-ohm meters, Fluke network tester and Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer, and various power tools.

6. Assists in the installation, modification, or removal of radio base stations and wireless backhauls at various radio sites (e.g., Twin Peaks Radio Site, DT Radio Shop).

7. Assists in the installation of mobile radio equipment, mobile data computers, and vehicular radio modems on various specialized City vehicles such as police cruisers, motorcycles, fire engines and trucks, fireboats, ambulances, street sweepers, pump trucks, and other utility and passenger vehicles.

8. Assists in the installation of burglar alarm and video camera systems on City buildings.

9. Orders and tracks repair parts needed; assists in locating part numbers, equivalent replacement devices, vendors and suppliers.

10. Assists in interfacing with vendors and suppliers in gathering initial estimated costs of new or replacement equipment and services.

11. Maintains and organizes the parts room by tracking and maintaining appropriate level of inventory.

12. Operates motor vehicles to respond to service calls, work sites and conduct other work-related activities.

13. Perform related duties as required.

Work Location
Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology, 200 Paul Ave.,  San Francisco, CA.  However, there may be situations where the incumbent will be required to work at other sites throughout the City of San Francisco as necessary.

Nature of Work
Incumbent must be willing to work a 40-hour week as determined by the department.  Travel within San Francisco may be required. Telecommuting options are available upon appointing officer’s approval.

Appointment Type

This position is a Temporary-Exempt (TEX) appointment with a duration of up to thirty-six (36) months.  This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing offer. 

How to qualify

Education:

Completion of high school, supplemented by at least two (2) years of electronics training at a junior college or recognized vocational institution or its equivalent, which may include military electronics training school.

Experience:

One (1) year of industrial electronics work, including fabrication, installation, calibration, maintenance, trouble-shooting and repair of electronics systems and equipment;

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License

Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

•  Knowledge of broadband equipment
• Wi-Fi deployments
• Ability to configure network switches and Wi-Fi access points
•  Microwave radio experience
•  Fiber experience

Note:

1. Medical Testing: Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must successfully pass the TB testing process.

2. Security Clearances & Background Investigations: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include, but not limited to: applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employer’s official letterhead, specifying name of employee, dates of employment, types of employment (part-time/full-time), job title(s), description of duties performed, and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in self-employment must be supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

Compensation: 

$96,148 - $116,818 annually ($46.2250 - $56.1625 hourly)

How to Apply:

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment  may close at any time, but not before June 17, 2022
  • Your application MUST include a resume.  To upload, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

You may contact Carol Wong via email at carol.x.wong@sfgov.org with questions regarding this opportunity.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Right to Work:
All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. 

Helpful Information

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.