Salary : $99,461.40 - $120,895.99 Annually
Location : Concord, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: PESC-2025A
Department: Fire District - Contra Costa
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TB

The Position
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters- Local 856

The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is recruiting for an experienced telecommunications professional. This position reports to the Assistant Chief, Communications Division and will assist District employees with voice and data communications needs and to assist in planning and updating District telecommunications systems including radios, telephones, and alerting systems; to assess breakdowns and system problems and implement immediate solutions or schedule appropriate provider services; and to perform related work as requested.

Ranking among the larger California fire agencies, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a well-equipped, full-service fire agency. The District is an "all-hazards" organization providing fire suppression, First Responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services as well as 911 emergency ambulance transport services, technical rescue, marine firefighting, water rescue, Type II Hazardous Materials Response team, heavy fire equipment program, fire prevention, and fire investigation services to nine cities and county unincorporated areas. The District serves a population of over 770,000 residents in 12 cities and many defined unincorporated communities across our over 550 square mile jurisdiction.
Typical Tasks

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Tech Savvy
• A problem solver
• Team and mission driven

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Performing radio programming and specifications checks
• Installing radio communications products in fire stations and district equipment
• Programming fire district telephone systems
• Preparing specifications for telephone and radio purchases
• Responding to major incidents to support communications needs
• Ensuring readiness of emergency radio systems

A few reasons you might love this job:

• ConFire is a leader in California fire service
• Dynamic work environment
• Exciting role in emergency services
• Innovative agency that is growing
• Opportunities to participate in the California mutual aid system

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Integrating new technologies
• Emergency incidents
• Working both independently and in a team

Competencies Required:

Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a public safety setting
• Electrical training and experience
• In-depth knowledge of VHF and 8000 MHZ radios systems
• Knowledge of the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS)
• Experience collaborating with multiple agencies and partners

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The eligible list established from this recruitment will remain in effect for twelve (12) months.
Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience:Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing radio transceivers and voice and data hard-line transmissions systems. Experience in public safety communications and emergency dispatch systems desirable.
Selection Process
Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Completion of a Supplemental Questionnaire is required.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: A Training and Experience Evaluation may be used to rank candidates on the eligible list. This will be included in the supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application. (Weighted 100%)

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment specific questions, please contact Holly Trieu at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application" or "see resume."

• I understand

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Please select your highest level of education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• None of the above

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How many years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience do you have installing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing radio transceivers and voice and data hard-line transmissions systems for a public safety communications and emergency dispatch system?

• I do not possess any experience as described
• Less than 3 years
• 3 or more, but less than 5
• 5 or more, but less than 10
• 10 or more

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Do you possess a valid FCC GROL (General Radio Telephone Operator)?

• No
• Yes

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What experience do you have in writing code plugs for?

• Motorola
• BendixKing
• Kenwood
• None of the above

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

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