What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Communications Radio Systems Technician position at The County of Botetourt?
Job Summary:
The Emergency Communications Radio System Technician should be a skilled and experienced LMR technician with a passion for mobile communications and emergency equipment. This role requires knowledge of modern industry trends and advancements in P25 and emergency communication technologies. The position demands a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The standard work schedule may vary to include holidays, nights and/or weekends.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Strives to do the right thing
- Promotes the vision and values of the County
- Duties include installing, maintaining, programming and repairing of P25 trunked and conventional repeaters, analog repeaters, dispatch consoles, mobile radios, portable radios, microwave radios, and associated equipment
- Install, troubleshoot and repair radio equipment and emergency communication systems for vehicles.
- Install emergency equipment into law enforcement vehicles and fire apparatus to include emergency lighting systems, camera systems, radars, prisoner patriations, mobile data computers, and others as assigned.
- Program radios to optimize performance and compatibility with various communication networks.
- Troubleshoot and assist in repair of HVAC, DC Power and generator backup power systems.
- Conduct thorough testing and quality checks on all installations and repairs.
- Rotational 24/7 on call emergency repair services to critical First Responder radio systems and all associated equipment. On-call two (2) weeks out of the month.
- Provide technical support to internal agencies and assist them in resolving issues with their emergency communications issues.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in emergency communication technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Educational Requirements: Associate degree of Electronics Engineering Technology and/ or Network Systems
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in IT, radio or another related field
- Equivalent work experience in the P25 communication industry or military will be considered
- English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Basic electronics knowledge
- Proven experience in installing emergency equipment into vehicles and configuring two-way radio systems
- Experience with Motorola Astro P25 systems
- Strong understanding of RF principles and radio communication technology
- Proficient in programming various radio models and brands
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
- The ability to travel as required
- Able to successfully pass background check
- Subject to pre-employment physical to include alcohol. drug screening and will be subject to random screenings
- Reside within one (1) hour of Botetourt County, Va (Required)
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire; have and maintain a clean driving record
- Authorized to work in the United States
Physical Demands/Special Work Environment:
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Routine 8-hour shift during regular business hours is the standard workday
- Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors at various locations
- Work may be performed in confined spaces
- This position is on- call as needed to respond to service-impacting conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 – 100 lbs. or more
- Must be able to bend, climb, crawl, and stoop on a regular basis
- Visual and auditory acuity
- Ability to traverse across various types of terrain
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions while conducting fieldwork and while driving to fieldwork locations
- Ability to work with electronic equipment capable of electric shock
Reports to: Emergency Communications System Manager
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Botetourt County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal
responsibilities from time to time, as needed.