Telecommunications Technician

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Lead Land Mobile Radio Technician. This position will be located in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and will be a fully onsite position.

Performs a variety of electronic and technical assignments on data communications equipment and systems. Completes terminal troubleshooting using appropriate diagnostic equipment. Installs terminals, controllers, and test equipment and restores nonworking lines and/or equipment to working condition. Maintains liaison with outside vendors and orders circuits and/or equipment as required. Requires knowledge of specific modems, test equipment, and terminal configuration. May develop recommendations for the combined usage of data processing and telephone system hardware and software.

• Conducts site surveys and meets contacts like clients, construction crew members, utility company personnel, and people from other departments within the Company.
• Installs, moves, and modifies telecommunications and related equipment according to job order specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Undertakes telecommunications systems upgrade and answers queries related to system controls, and maintenance of the system in general.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions. Maintains and repairs telecommunications systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
• Reports and monitors service order changes.

• High School with 3 - 6 years (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: Secret
• 2 years’ lead-level practical experience in: shop practices; installations, repair and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment; able to solve complex problems, understand the interrelationships of circuits, and be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of communications systems or equipment
• Expert in:  maintaining/troubleshooting Motorola and other LMR equipment (communications consoles; repeaters; SRX-2200, XTS-5000 and other various hand held radios; trunked and non-trunked LMR systems; key loaders, antennas, multi-couplers, duplexers; test equipment, such as service monitors/communication system analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, frequency counters, power meters, spectrum analyzer; digital recording equipment; over the air keying equipment (key management facility); and site controllers
• Qualified to install LMR base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios
• Must have LMR shop operations and management experience in a large-scale LMR shop and be familiar with equipment tracking databases

*Pending contract award

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GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.