What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director- Radio Shop position at City of Fort Wayne?
Be the Signal Behind the Safety - Technical Director- Radio Shop
Summary: Are you a seasoned communications professional ready to lead systems that first responders depend on every day? As Technical Director, you will oversee the City of Fort Wayne's public safety radio infrastructure-ensuring reliable, compliant, and future-ready communications when it matters most.
Full-Time Technical Director
Department: Radio Shop Salary: $109,480-$120,376 annually/ exempt Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on-call during emergencies)
What You'll Do:
- Lead and supervise all Radio Shop personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling
- Direct the operation, maintenance, and expansion of citywide and countywide radio communication systems
- Serve as system manager for the Consolidated Communications Partnership (CCP) radio systems
- Act as technical advisor to the CCP Board and coordinate with City, County, State, and mutual aid partners
- Manage FCC licensing for the City, County, and CCP
- Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of radios, paging systems, alerting systems, and public safety vehicle electronics
- Administer system maintenance contracts and manage vendor relationships
- Prepare and manage the Radio Shop budget
- Ensure system documentation, inventory, billing, and historical reporting are accurate and up to date
- Respond to public safety and citywide emergencies as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with two-way radio systems
- Extensive knowledge of conventional and trunked radio systems, FCC regulations, and RF principles
- Valid Indiana Driver's License
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to shape the future of regional public safety communications
Tagline: Lead the Systems That Protect Our Community. Keep Fort Wayne Connected When It Matters Most.
Salary : $109,480 - $131,377