Why It's a Great Opportunity:In this role with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), you will work on work on projects related to specialty emergency vehicles such as motorcycles, boats, ATV's, SWAT, and covert vehicle builds. These projects will vary throughout the year and can include new equipment implementation designs for various vehicles, working with public safety vendors such as Whelen and Sirennet, understanding each new model year vehicle configurations, and deciding upon the correct public safety equipment packages. Working in this role will ensure the equipment utilized by Public Safety customers to ensure the safety of the Pierce County communities. Why It's a Great Department: At the heart of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is a commitment to communication, coordination, and collaboration. We work closely with our stakeholders and communities to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from disasters — always with a focus on saving lives and protecting property. We’re proud to be one of the first counties in the nation to be accredited through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), and we’ve maintained that high standard through two successful reaccreditations. This achievement highlights our role as a leader in emergency management, not just in Pierce County, but throughout the Puget Sound, Washington State, and across the United States. This success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to sustaining our network infrastructure and providing the best customer service to our stakeholders. You will be joining a larger team in Emergency Management committed to the full cycle of emergency management: planning, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here. How to be Successful in the Role: Emergency Management has a strong onboarding program to ensure employees have received department information, points of contact, and resources such as computers, phones, and other devices. In addition, the management team will work directly with the supervisors to provide opportunities for information sharing and regular feedback. The employee will also be eligible to attend FEMA-approved training courses. Your success will come from the timely installation of communications equipment, knowing your knowledge limits, and being collaborative with effective communication. Attention to detail, being organized, accountable, and punctual will further your success. Your Future in this Role: Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career. Core Daily Responsibilities:Install, maintain, and repair emergency lighting equipment, mobile antenna systems, siren amplifier systems, radio control heads, map lights, strobe lighting equipment, radio consoles, trunk mount transceivers, undercover lighting equipment, CB radios, scanners, flashing devices, and other specialized equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on safety equipment, two-way radios, and antenna systems. Operate testing and measuring equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, wattmeters, current meters, and other light control systems. Assist with laying out and building various projects designed by a technical supervisor, including cable harness and warning light control systems. Maintain computerized and manual service records, logbooks, and inventory records. This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here. Minimum Qualifications Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. A cover letter and resume are required for this position. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. One year of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of public safety equipment;Possession of a valid driver's license is required. As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position.