NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Bi-Directional Amplifier Inspector - Information & Technology Services
Suite 120, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is the City of Savannah's Innovation and Technology Services Department, which is seeking a detail-oriented Bi-Directional Amplifier Inspector to enhance public safety through reliable emergency communications. The role involves reviewing and validating Bi-Directional Amplifier systems for Emergency Responders Radio Coverage Systems, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and providing support for emergency responders.
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Responsibilities
Review material submissions that include blueprint and supporting documents to validate the need for a BDA system
Coordinate and conduct a comprehensive review and tests to document the performance of Bi-directional Amplifiers, Back-Up Power systems, Fire Alarm Interfaces as well as Fiber Optic and Coaxial Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
If BDA system is necessary, review blueprints and supporting documents including heat maps to validate the proposed BDA installation
Work with fire and customer to gain access to building(s) to get a signal reading
Provide a pass or fail status for the proposed solution based on the requirements below: 1. The NFPA 72 requirements are as follows: + Minimum signal strength of -95dbm available in 90% of the area of each floor (inbound). + Critical areas such as fire command centers, fire pump rooms, exit stairs and passageways, elevator lobbies and other areas deemed critical by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) shall be provided with 99% floor area radio coverage. + Buildings which cannot meet the criteria shall install an amplifier (BDA) or other system to meet the requirements of the Minimum Required Signal Strength policy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Business Administration; with three years of increasingly responsible experience in Information Systems or relevant field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
An FCC License (GROL) is required as well as knowledge of RF Test Equipment, Spectrum Analysis, Land Mobile Radio Systems (LMR) and Interference Mitigation
Public Safety Radio experience
Engineering Technology and/or certifications in telecommunications, project management or manufacturer training for Public Safety BDAs
Expert knowledge of Public Safety use and administration
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in researching new technologies and evaluating new systems
Ability to read and understand city ordinances, laws and regulations and apply them back to the view and analysis of the ERRC
Understanding of Incident Management
Ability to understand and apply Disaster recovery preparedness
Must have the ability to perform project management
Must have the ability to identify current industry trends and best practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
Life insurance
Employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Deferred compensation plan (457 B)
Pension plan
Flexible spending account
Home purchase assistance
Employee referral program
12 paid holidays
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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