Radio Communications Manager

Job Summary

Performs difficult professional and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the City's radio communications networks, activities and services. Work involves sound engineering development, implementation and operation of digital microwave, radio, two-way radio, public safety radio communications systems and commercial communications circuits. Manages program budget.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

Manages day-to-day operation and maintenance of microwave radio and two-way radio communications services and activities.

Plans introduction of new systems and training of affected employees.

Supervises professional and technical personnel.

Performs strategic and tactical planning for County microwave radio and two-way radio needs.

Provides technical and professional consultation on microwave radio and two-way radio matters to City management staff.

Represents the City and its installation before the Federal Communication Commission and regional telecommunications planning groups; obtains regional, federal and state grants for funding projects.

Maintains currency in reference to FCC rules and regulations and their development and assure compliance.

Performs strategic planning for communications facilities in support of the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Manages tower site leases and revenue reports.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational course work in computers, electronics, or a related field.

3 years of experience in communications engineering work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Experience with Motorola radio communications two-way radio systems and devices

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• communications engineering work: 3 years (Required)
• Motorola radio communications two-way radio systems: 3 years (Required)
• strategic and tactical planning for County microwave: 3 years (Required)
• Microwave radio network experience:: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person