What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT RADIO NETWORK ADMIN position at Shawnee County, KS?
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Assistant Radio Network Administrator
POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: SH1509A FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide range of technical tasks associated
with the installation, maintenance, and repair of radio communications, network and computer
equipment specifically utilized by Shawnee County Emergency Communications. Performs
routine maintenance and grounds keeping functions at all radio tower sites within Shawnee
County. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is supervised by the Radio Network
Administrator.
WORK PERFORMED
40% Radio Programming Support, Installation and Testing. Creates codeplug
programming templates, develops codeplug programming, programs subscriber units,
tracks radio performance with service monitor and ensures overall system reliability.
Installs base and mobile communications equipment conforming to safety and R56
standards. Performs functions associated with the installation, programming, maintenance,
and repair of personal computers, servers, radio equipment, console equipment, networking
equipment and other end-user devices specific to Emergency Communications use.
30% Procurement. Obtains quotes, places orders, and documents purchases of radio network
proprietary equipment and parts.
10% Maintenance. Performs routine maintenance at Shawnee County Radio Tower Sites.
Maintains radio tower site grounds and security.
10% Network Support. Assists with troubleshooting and maintenance at network and system
levels. Diagnoses system alarms and issues; proactively researches and solves problems
as needed.
5% Documentation. Coordinates with other team members in maintaining appropriate
records regarding equipment deployment. Creates or updates documentation as needed to
describe installation procedures or changes in equipment location or status.
5% Other assignments as directed.
Assistant Radio Network Administrator (SH1509A)
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Radio communication fundamentals – simplex, repeated and P25 operations.
- Differences between frequency, channel and talk-group.
- Basic understanding of trunking fundamentals.
- Basic IP architecture and infrastructure equipment.
- Radio network standard currently in operation within Shawnee County.
- Standards of electrical wiring in vehicles – use of fuses, proper grounding, RF terminal
- The tools, materials and skills associated with providing and maintaining personal computer
- Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Use of two-way radio equipment.
• Commercial grade lawn equipment
Ability to:
• Perform problem analysis and repair troubles in a logical and efficient manner at network,
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, department heads, and
- Understand and execute oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
- Be proactive and research solutions to potential technical issues.
- Self-educate on P25 equipment operation and become proficient with technical support of
- Perform physical maintenance and grounds keeping tasks
Skill in:
• The use of computer software and applications.
- Organizing and prioritizing work orders.
- Working with small hand tools and power tools.
- Working with commercial grade lawn equipment
- Good communication, with an emphasis on maintaining good customer relations.
Shawnee County Position Description
Assistant Radio Network Administrator (SH1509A)
EQUIPMENT USED
Personal Computer Fax Machine Aeroflex 3920B Over the Air RF
Lawn mower & tools Hand Tools Service Monitor Alignment
Printer Cable Testers Spectrum Analyzer
Photocopier Soldering Irons Analyzer Cable Analyzers
Telephone Two-Way Radio Power Supplies
Office Furniture Equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
- One (1) year technical training and/or experience in the installation, maintenance, and
equipment. Additional experience in one of the above areas may be considered in exchange
for lack of experience in all of the above. Amateur Radio licenses are considered
experience.
- Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
o Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for
traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run,
etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2)
at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5)
Shawnee County Position Description
Assistant Radio Network Administrator (SH1509A)
years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right
of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and a
- Required to be subject to rotation on-call scheduling.
- Required to work in all-weather environments during system critical outages.
- Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
- Cannot be color-blind.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.
Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This
Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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