Job Description

The Job
This recruitment is ONLY OPEN to County of San Bernardino, Fire District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
***Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.***
The Telecommunication Services Division of the Innovation and Technology Department is recruiting for a Telecommunications/Electronic Engineer II* who will plan, design, implement, evaluate, and modify a variety of County wide data infrastructure and communications systems. Telecommunications Engineers II provide technical and engineering support to system users, County departments, Telco service providers, general contractors, and County technicians involved in the design and implementation of data infrastructure and County communications network. Duties include conducting research, planning, cost analysis , and implementation of proposed telecommunications and data infrastructures ; evaluating existing or new networks, communications systems; designing, reconfiguring, implementation, and integration of telecommunications and network systems; preparing schematic plans, technical drawings, and circuit wiring diagrams; determining the size and location of power systems; designing outside plant, backbone, and horizontal cabling as well as fiber optic infrastructure for Local Area Networks (LANs), audio, video, VoIP, and security systems; and preparing detailed engineering packages for projects including floor plans, site plans, equipment rack diagrams, parts lists, and scope of work. Position may supervise, assist in, or inspect the installation of projects as required.
*Official Title: Telecommunications Engineer II. For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college or technical school coursework in telecommunications and data infrastructure, data systems design, transport systems design, or a closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application, unless an Associate's degree has been conferred in a qualifying field.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years within the last five (5) years of experience planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and/or modifying telecommunications or electronic systems such as data networks transport systems, telecommunication systems, VoIP, CCTV, audio, security, and building premise distribution systems.
Education Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education based on one (1) year for each 30 semester units (45 quarter).
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience and education in data and fiber-optic infrastructure and communication technologies, certification or training in Cisco VoIP, AutoCAD, and BICSI standards.
• Familiarity with satellite installations and supporting equipment, knowledge of infrastructure requirements for specialized environments such as law enforcement facilities, detention centers, and hospitals.
• Comprehensive telecommunications knowledge encompassing CCTV, security systems, data systems, and structured cabling.
• Current industry experience with the ability to evaluate technical challenges and implement new technology solutions.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the .
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Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Skills Required