Fire District Telecommunications Specialist

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.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is a full-service, all-hazards district that operates with a highly trained team of more than 670 firefighters and professional staff, responding from 37 strategically placed fire stations across 582 square miles. Our operational strength includes a diverse fleet of fire engines, ladder trucks, rescues, boats, dozers, and specialized hazardous materials units. We are further supported by elite teams, including FEMA Urban Search & Rescue, Cal OES hazardous materials response, a Type 2IA hand crew, and a paramedic on every response unit.

Behind every response is the vital work of our Regional Fire and EMS Communications Center, robust training and wellness programs, and the committed professionals in fleet services, administration, and prevention. Our proactive Fire Prevention Bureau plays a key role in investigations, public education, plan review, and code enforcement-ensuring safety before the emergency ever begins.

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

Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr .

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
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.
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 htrie@cccfpd.org. 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.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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