What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio System Administrator position at City of Fayetteville, NC?
Salary: $27.76 - $31.25 Hourly
Location : NC 28301, NC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 04410-01
Department: 12 - Police
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 05/03/2026
Closing Date: 5/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Click here to meet some of the City's "CAN DO" employees.
Hiring Range: $27.76 - $31.25/Hour D.O.Q.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville's Police Department is seeking a Radio System Administrator to provide a variety of complex technical work in the day-to-day and long term operation of a multi-agency trunked radio system and related infrastructure; develop and maintain database of all radio system users and channel access templates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible technical experience in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field. Experience in emergency communication systems preferred.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in electronic or communications engineering or a related field.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of a Motorola training program certificate or the ability to obtain with one year from date of hire.
Preferred:
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, driving history check and a polygraph/CVSA to be conducted by the Police Department.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee's NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
-> Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
-> Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
-> Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
02
In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully.Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of:a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date;f. DWI g. Drug Useh. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months.i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.
03
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
04
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
05
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
06
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
07
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
08
How many years of increasingly responsible technical experience do you have in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field?
09
Briefly describe your experience in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
10
Do you have specialized training in electronics, communications engineering or a related Field?
11
Briefly describe your specialized training in electronics, communications engineering or a related Field. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
12
This position requires the ability to pass a North Carolina Criminal Justice Network (CJIN) security screening within thirty (30) days of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
13
This position requires the possession of, or ability to obtain, a Motorola training program certificate within one year from the date of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
14
From the list below, please indicate the Motorola training certificate(s) you currently possess:
15
Do you have experience in 800 MHZ trunked radio communication systems?
16
Briefly describe your experience in 800 MHZ trunked radio communication systems. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
17
What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
18
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
19
What is your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
20
This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
21
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your applicati...
Location : NC 28301, NC
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 04410-01
Department: 12 - Police
Division: Communications
Opening Date: 05/03/2026
Closing Date: 5/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Click here to meet some of the City's "CAN DO" employees.
Hiring Range: $27.76 - $31.25/Hour D.O.Q.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville's Police Department is seeking a Radio System Administrator to provide a variety of complex technical work in the day-to-day and long term operation of a multi-agency trunked radio system and related infrastructure; develop and maintain database of all radio system users and channel access templates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the first line maintenance and management of the radio system's components and infrastructure. Perform professional level tasks to include designing system enhancements; programming code plugs, uploading code plugs into radios and base stations, solution engineering, and specialized installation of radio communications equipment. On-call after hours, to provide support.
- Provide skilled technical support of radio technology, equipment and systems for internal and external users, in conjunction with City of Durham Radio System personnel; analyze, troubleshoot and repair technical software, hardware, and other radio technical communications issues.
- Consult and work with users to define programming needs; make recommendations on channel allocation and assignment, test and document outcomes of programming changes; work with users on configuration issues.
- Assist in the equipment upgrade and purchasing selection process; make recommendations relating to vendor proposals for the operation, maintenance, upgrade or purchase of new equipment; maintain contact with vendors to obtain information on new or modified products.
- Perform the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of new radio systems technology. Coordinate staff, contractors, or other outside resources in the development and implementation of systems applications and equipment. Work with management to determine needs and acquire equipment, software, applications and contractual resources.
- Coordinate scheduling of routine and preventative maintenance and repair for all radio communication systems and networks.
- Inspect and ensure radio communications equipment is in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; ensure the City maintains appropriate FCC licenses assigned to the 911 Communications Center.
- Assist the 911 Systems Analyst in performing first level troubleshooting and maintenance of all Uninterruptible Power Supplies, generators and 911 furniture mechanisms.
- Prepare, maintain and update various records and files including maintenance logs, usage logs for billing of outside agencies, radio equipment inventory, parts listing and inventory; prepare reports as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible technical experience in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field. Experience in emergency communication systems preferred.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in electronic or communications engineering or a related field.
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of a Motorola training program certificate or the ability to obtain with one year from date of hire.
Preferred:
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
- Must be able to pass a North Carolina Criminal Justice Network (CJIN) security screening within thirty (30) days of hire.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, driving history check and a polygraph/CVSA to be conducted by the Police Department.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 3% of base salary to an eligible
employee's NC 401(k) account with a proposal, but must be approved by Council, to increase to 4% for Plan Year 25/26.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
-> Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
-> Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
-> Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months' salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- I have read and complied with the above statement.
02
In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully.Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of:a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date;f. DWI g. Drug Useh. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months.i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.
- I have read and understand the above statement
03
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
- Yes
- No
07
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
08
How many years of increasingly responsible technical experience do you have in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field?
- 4 years
- 2 - 3 years
- Less than 2 years
- None
09
Briefly describe your experience in full spectrum trunked and conventional radio communications systems, electronic equipment installation, maintenance or repair, or a related field. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
10
Do you have specialized training in electronics, communications engineering or a related Field?
- Yes
- No
11
Briefly describe your specialized training in electronics, communications engineering or a related Field. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
12
This position requires the ability to pass a North Carolina Criminal Justice Network (CJIN) security screening within thirty (30) days of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
13
This position requires the possession of, or ability to obtain, a Motorola training program certificate within one year from the date of hire. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
14
From the list below, please indicate the Motorola training certificate(s) you currently possess:
- Motorola P25 IV&D MCC700 Series Dispatch Console Training
- Motorola P25 IV&D GTR8000 Repeater Site Training
- Motorola P25 IV&D Radio Systems Administrator Training
- Motorola CPS Template Building and Programming Training
- Motorola Astro P25 Mobile Radio Troubleshooter and Repair Training
- Motorola Astro P25 Portable Radio Troubleshooter and Repair Training
- None of the Above
15
Do you have experience in 800 MHZ trunked radio communication systems?
- Yes
- No
16
Briefly describe your experience in 800 MHZ trunked radio communication systems. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
17
What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
18
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
19
What is your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
20
This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
- Yes
- No
21
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your applicati...
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