Engineering Specialist III - 72001886

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks is seeking an Engineering Specialist III to support the technical operation and enhancement of SLERS and FIN within Florida's public safety infrastructure. The role involves system audits, field engineering troubleshooting, equipment evaluation, and coordinating with state agencies and partners to maintain and upgrade critical networks.

The on-site position in Miami, FL requires deep knowledge of land mobile radio systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to respond to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or four years of public safety radio systems experience.
• Knowledge of land mobile radio (LMR) principles, techniques, and equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and spectrum analyzers/telecom test gear.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking for radio performance/licensing.
• On-call availability and emergency-response readiness.
• Valid Florida driver's license and background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system audits and field engineering troubleshooting.
• Evaluate equipment for performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with state agencies and partners to maintain critical public safety networks.
• Support upgrades to SLERS and FIN infrastructure.

Skills

LMR knowledge

Public safety radios

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Telecom test equipment

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Specialist III supports the technical operation and enhancement of the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) and Florida Interoperability Network (FIN) within the Division of Telecommunications at the Department of Management Services. The role involves performing system audits, field engineering troubleshooting, equipment evaluation, and coordination with state agencies and partners to maintain and upgrade critical public safety communications infrastructure. This on-site position in Miami, FL requires expertise in land mobile radio systems, technical analysis, and emergency response coordination.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or four years of professional experience in public safety radio systems
• Knowledge of land mobile radio (LMR) principles, techniques, and equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use spectrum analyzers and telecommunications test equipment
• Complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills for radio system performance and licensing issues
• Ability to be on-call and respond to emergency events
• Valid Florida driver's license and ability to pass background check for criminal record eligibility