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City of Dallas · 1 day ago

Senior Radio Technician- Information Technology Services (Civil Services)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$27.45/hr - $32.58/hr

5+ years exp

The City of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, seeking a Senior Radio Technician to support the functionality and troubleshooting of radio networks. This role leads and coordinates lower-level technicians in maintenance and installation of electronic equipment, ensuring timely and cost-effective operations.

GovernmentInformation ServicesWeb Browsers

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance, set up, and technical troubleshooting of radio equipment, network, and related materials for use in various communications activities for departments; provides senior level technical direction to ensure functionality and operation

Configures, adjusts, and programs instrumentation, and radio equipment for the City and its departments; monitors and provides technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure functionality, clarity, and service delivery; implements and achieves goals and objectives determined for the department; provides technical direction as needed

Balances and accomplishes work priorities, projects schedules, resource allocation, and work plans as required; ensures the effective completion of all projects and activities while maintaining supplies and materials as needed

Troubleshoots, reviews, and oversees the daily operation of all radio communications and other technical or instrumentation issues; addresses technical issues and schedules, recommends, designs, installs, and maintains control over equipment and operations

Advises and instructs lower level technical employees; participates in various training and professional development for technical staff; ensures all activities related to radio electronics are completed in a professional and exceptional manner

Effectively applies new policies, procedures, and standards; determines and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned

Qualification

Radio communications technologyFCC General Radiotelephone Operator LicenseInstallationMaintenanceIPCircuit based networksProgramming LightSiren controllersAutomated License Plate RecognitionDigital Video RecordersEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High school diploma or GED

Five (5) years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting communications equipment and systems

Valid driver's license with good driving record

Must have or obtain FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or CompTIA A+ certification within probationary period

Must pass extensive (Federal Bureau of Investigation) background check

No FELONY or Class A misdemeanor convictions

No Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years

No family violence convictions

Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge

Knowledge of radio communications technology to include Project 25 digital communications, analog communications, repeated radio systems and trunked radio systems in order to support current and future enterprise opportunities

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies

Knowledge of general communications activities

Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission laws and rules regarding use of radios and radio technology

Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Preferred

Experience with IP and Circuit based networks

Experience with electronic and test equipment including, but not limited to digital multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, watt meters, and network analyzers

Experience with repair and maintenance of P25 two-way radio subscriber or infrastructure equipment including mobile, portable and base station radios and repeaters

Experience with programming Light and Siren controllers such as Whelen and Federal systems

Experience with programming, codeplug template building (Fleetmaps, Mission Plan), computer configuration and integration

Experience with Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

Experience with Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for dash camera/body camera system

ETA GCT1 or GCT2 or APCO Public Safety Communications Technician Certification