Communications Technician II (County Promotional)

This recruitment is only open to San Bernardino County, 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.

• County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Innovation and Technology Department

Communication Technicians II

for the

Telecommunication Services Division . This is a journey level position characterized by responsibility for installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications equipment, electronics, and network equipment to integrate all VoIP, PBX, audio, security, automation, and low voltage electronics countywide.

Incumbents in this class are expected to have broad general knowledge of electronics and considerable skill in the area of telephony.

For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Communication Technician II job description.

Applications are also being accepted for Communications Technician I and III; a separate application is required to be considered.

Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding.

Conditions of Employment

Availability : Employees are subject to on‑call duties, 24‑hour call back, and may be asked to work during unusual hours.

Travel : Travel throughout the County may be required; employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Working Conditions : May work in inclement weather, confined spaces, climbing ladders to install, inspect, and maintain equipment.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunications, electronics, PBX, VoIP, audio, automation, copper infrastructures, fiber optics, and low voltage electronics.

Fifteen (15) semester units of completed post‑high school technical coursework in electronics or a closely related field, or 300 hours of classroom instruction in the same areas. If a degree has not been conferred, a list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

An additional one (1) year of experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Desired Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team player with ability to achieve goals through influence, collaboration, and cooperation.

Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Education in electronics or communication technology, along with experience in Cisco or Nortel / Avaya while currently working in the industry is highly desirable.

Working experience in telephony and data infrastructures, Cisco VoIP, electronics is desired.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the deadline : 5 : 00 PM PST, Friday, November 7, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaires. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.

Potential applicants should provide all required materials by the posted deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form 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, refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

Additional Information

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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