Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The CHP utilizes their own Automotive Technician I certification list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Automotive Technician I classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain certification list eligibility, please view the examination bulletin link at  CalCareers and follow all instructions. In addition to applying for the examination, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.

Install a highly technical, complex radio system, Enforcement Vehicle 2020 (EV 20), which includes: four radios, a scanner, a high frequency repeater, an on-board computer, a touch screen monitor, a keyboard and three additional antennas. Modify the vehicle’s original charging system in order to operate the EV 20 system, which includes routing and installing an additional complex wiring harness. Install a complex Emergency Warning Light (EWL) equipment system, which includes installation of a control head, core module and expansion module. Prepare vehicles for installation of Wireless Mobile Video/Audio Recording System (WMVARS), which includes installing the WMVARS' various mounting brackets to mount two cameras and a wireless microphone; modifying the cabin camera mounting bracket; routing, installing, and interfacing the WMVARS wiring harness into the current CHP wiring harness; and connecting the system to an existing power source.

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Working Conditions

The Automotive Technician I will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, and while outdoors, the employee is exposed to climatic conditions.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Is able to lift 60 pounds in weight, be able to work in varying, and sometimes extreme temperatures, and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills; and good attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

This location offers free parking, access to an on-site cafeteria, gym, and ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-518281) and/or position number 388-074-6832-XXX on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start

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