Radio Network Supervisor & Tech Leader

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Supervisor-Radio Network to oversee the radio network, equipment, and related communications across departments. You will provide direction, leadership, and technical expertise to ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating priorities, troubleshooting daily operations, and implementing new policies to improve production and service delivery. A strong background in radio electronics and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radio and instrumentation technology trends to support current and future enterprise opportunities.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of general communications activities.
• Thorough knowledge of applications or operating systems software planning, development, maintenance, industry and department standards, methodologies, programming languages, and techniques.
• Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
• Ability to supervise, direct, and train technical and administrative staff.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, coordinates, assigns and evaluates work and the use of radio equipment, network, and materials for use in various communications activities for departments; directs and coordinates work through subordinate staff; coaches and gives technical direction as needed.
• Oversees all radio networking and related activities for the City and its departments; monitors and manages the equipment, functionality, clarity, and service delivery; sets goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through leaders or team chiefs; provides coaching or technical direction as needed.
• Adjusts work priorities, projects schedules, resources, and work plans as required; estimates staff needs and assigns work to meet completion dates; ensures materials and supplies are available.
• Troubleshoots, reviews, and oversees the daily operation of all radio communications and other technical issues; addresses technical issues and schedules, recommends, designs, installs, and maintains master control over equipment and operations.
• Coaches, advises, counsels and instructs employees; identifies all training needs; conducts, leads, and participates in various training and professional development for technical staff; ensures all activities related to radio electronics are completed in a professional and exceptional manner; addresses performance deficiencies.
• Interviews, evaluates, and makes selection on candidates for filling positions; recommends terminations and may authorizes overtime.
• Identifies and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; makes disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.
• Develops, implements, and supervises the application of new policies, procedures, and standards; determines and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Radio technology trends

Emerging technologies

General communications activities

Systems planning & maintenance

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Staff supervision & training

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree + 6 years exp incl. lead work

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Supervisor-Radio Network to oversee the radio network, equipment, and related communications across departments. You will provide direction, leadership, and technical expertise to ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating priorities, troubleshooting daily operations, and implementing new policies to improve production and service delivery. A strong background in radio electronics and leadership is required.