IT Analyst II (Radio Services)

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County's Telecommunications Division seeks an IT Analyst II to support the public safety radio infrastructure in Auburn, CA. You will help maintain the P-25 digital trunked radio system, conventional analog radio, microwave network, PSAP/dispatch centers, and SCADA systems, collaborating with vendors and internal customers to keep critical communications running smoothly.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field and at least 2 years of professional IT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience may substitute.
• 2 years IT experience at or above IT Analyst I with Placer County.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and maintenance of radio and telecom systems
• Troubleshoot RF, networking, and subscriber unit issues
• Assist with vendor coordination and project support
• Provide occasional after-hours support

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Project support

After-hours support

Communications infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

P-25 radio system

SCADA systems

Microwave network

Job description

Information Technology Analyst II – Radio Services

Placer County's Telecommunications Division is hiring an IT Analyst II to support the County's public safety radio infrastructure. You'll help maintain the P-25 digital trunked radio system, conventional analog radio, microwave network, PSAP/dispatch centers, and SCADA systems — working closely with vendors, County staff, and internal customers to keep critical communications running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Support design, implementation, and maintenance of radio and telecom systems
• Troubleshoot RF, networking, and subscriber unit issues
• Assist with vendor coordination and project support
• Provide occasional after-hours support

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field (relevant experience/certifications may substitute)
• 2 years of professional level information technology experience comparable to Information Technology Analyst I with Placer County
• Valid driver's license (may be required)

EOE

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.