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Dallas County · 15 hours ago

1000000638.WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.CCCS-OP SVCS COMMUNICATIONS

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Dallas County is overseeing its public safety radio infrastructure and is seeking a Wireless Communications Specialist. The role involves supporting the Wireless Communications Manager, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing projects, and performing maintenance on public safety technology systems.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Analyzes user needs and documentation requirements. Participates in system design and development for layout of new or modified systems at the Dispatch Center, remote public safety radio sites, and customer work locations. Develops and submits documents for acquisition of land mobile radio, data communications and telephony services and equipment. Makes recommendations for improvements to user -agencies and subscriber groups

Performs and coordinates preventive maintenance and daily repairs on P25 digital multi-site, multi-department radio system throughout Dallas County to ensure peak operating performance and maximum uptime of equipment, including all public safety specialized technology equipment and access control server, equipment and 911 recording equipment. Provides periodic reports of activities and accomplishments

Performs essential maintenance and operational support for analog and digital land mobile radio systems and other related electronics/communications equipment (radio tower sites, dispatch center, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and subscriber equipment), including trunked & conventional radio systems, digital microwave networks, and supporting computer/IP communications systems. Coordinates and assists with the installation and maintenance of cable television and satellite television services countywide

Programs voice and data radio communications equipment to maintain operational readiness and system integrity for standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as packet switching techniques

Supports the Wireless Communications Manager; assists with developing long-term strategic plans to efficiently manage and improve the public safety radio systems. Serves as the backup for the Wireless Communications Manager

Partners with internal department customers, as well as the Dallas County’s third-party solution vendor and subcontractor community, to provide remedies for system issues, outages, and other operational challenges. Manages projects and consults with vendors to ensure expenditures are within approved budget. Collaborates with engineering and project management to effectively maintain, optimize and support advanced communication systems, which meet customer expectations, R56 audits, and inspections at communications sites

Responds to evening, weekend, and holiday on-call emergency radio/communication system operation problems; inspects and repairs the problem or calls for additional assistance if necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

P25 Radio SystemsMotorola SmartNetElectronics TheoryJourneyman ETA CertificationAPCO Radio CertificationBasic NetworkingMotorola Radio ProgrammingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Electronics or in a job related field

Six (6) years of related experience

Must pass CJIS compliance

Must obtain within the first 24 months of employment and maintain the following certifications: Journeyman ETA certification, Motorola P25 Radio System Certifications: Basic RF, Basic Networking, Basic Radio

EVT Certification

Must obtain within the first 12 months of employment and maintain the following certification: APCO Radio Certification

Knowledge of electronics theory and practices involved in the installation, testing, diagnosis and repair of complex digital electronic circuitry

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record

Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history

Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code

Must pass a security clearance check

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public

Skill in Microsoft Office products and Motorola Radio Programming Software suite

May be required to work in enclosed/cramped spaces, dusty conditions, and low-light conditions

May be subject to electrical currents and electrical shock, and RF exposure

Optimum mobility capabilities are required, including Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Reaching, Standing, and Stooping

Preferred

Preferred experience with Motorola SmartNet Simulcast GPS trunked radio systems or P-25 digital systems and/or public safety or governmental communications system