Radio Systems Technician I

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Government seeks a Radio Systems Technician I to support maintenance, programming, documentation, and readiness of public safety radio equipment across the county. You will assist with radio sites, sirens, and subscriber radios to ensure reliable emergency communications for public safety and partner agencies.

The role requires a two-year vocational degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent, plus relevant experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; two-year vocational degree in Electronic Technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, template, and troubleshoot public safety radios and related units.

Skills

RF systems

Antenna knowledge

Grounding

DC power

Networked comms

Radio programming

P25 trunked radios

Motorola radios

Documentation

Inventory control

Education

Two-year vocational degree in Electronic Technology

Equivalent military training

Experience in radio communications

Tools

Motorola CPS

Radio Management

Provisioning Manager

Simulcast systems

Job description

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

The Radio Systems Technician I supports the maintenance, programming, documentation, and operational readiness of public safety radio communications equipment and related infrastructure across Chatham County. This position assists with radio sites, tornado warning sirens, subscriber radios, and associated communications equipment to help ensure reliable communications for emergency services and partner agencies.

Under the general supervision of the Radio Systems Manager, you will:

• Program, configure, template, and troubleshoot public safety radios, including portable, mobile, base, and consolette units.
• Coordinate installations, removals, repairs, and related work with approved vendors.
• Verify and document completed radio installation or repair work, including radio ID, alias, serial number, vehicle assignment, and operational status.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for radios, serial numbers, radio IDs, aliases, accessories, spare parts, and assigned equipment.
• Coordinate parts, supplies, tools, and equipment needed for radio system operations.
• Conduct ground-level inspections of radio sites, shelters, equipment rooms, generators, UPS equipment, grounding systems, and related infrastructure.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on emergency warning systems.
• Conduct signal testing, field inspections, and basic coverage checks to support radio system performance assessments.
• Assist with radio system equipment upgrades, replacements, integrations, and related projects.
• Provide technical support during emergencies, disasters, special events, activations, or system outages.
• Prepare documentation and reports related to inspections, maintenance, radio programming, equipment assignments, and system health.
• Follow established programming, documentation, inventory, and security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• A two (2) year vocational degree in Electronic Technology, Information Technology, Communications Technology, or a related field; or
• Equivalent military training; and
• At least one (1) year of experience in radio communications, electronics, public safety communications, telecommunications, IT/network support, or related technical work; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of RF systems, antennas, coax, grounding, DC power, networked communications equipment, and troubleshooting practices.
• Experience with P25 trunked radio systems, 700/800 MHz public safety communications, simulcast systems, warning sirens, or emergency communications systems.
• Experience with Motorola public safety radio equipment, CPS, Radio Management, Provisioning Manager, or similar radio programming software.
• Strong documentation, inventory control, and attention-to-detail skills.

Additional Requirements

• Must obtain the following within the specified timeframes:
  • Georgia Class F Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire
  • FCC Amateur Radio Technician License within six (6) months
  • FCC Amateur Radio General License within twelve (12) months
• Additional training and technical certifications may be required based on job duties.