Senior Public Safety Radio Systems Manager

City of Alexandria, VA; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria seeks an experienced Radio Systems Manager to direct and maintain its mission-critical radio infrastructure. You will serve as the primary technical expert for P25 operations, interoperability, vendor relations, and FCC compliance, directing budgets, lifecycle planning, and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include managing databases, ERCES coordination, and ensuring readiness for first responders and regional partners while collaborating with multiple departments

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in a related field with at least five years of coordinating operation and maintenance of a two-way public safety radio system.
• Four-year degree with extensive experience in digital radio systems and public safety radio operations; FCC applications/licensing.
• Strong knowledge of building codes affecting ERCES and radio infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain the City's mission-critical radio infrastructure and serve as technical expert for P25 system operations.
• Oversee interjurisdictional interoperability, vendor relations, and FCC compliance.
• Develop annual and long-range budgets for the radio system and related equipment.
• Plan lifecycle replacement and modernization of critical infrastructure; assist departments with budgets.
• Manage multiple databases, licenses, and city-wide interoperability templates.
• Ensure ERCES program operates without interfering with the larger radio system; monitor FCC updates.
• Provide proactive technical support for 911 operations and interface with vendors and carriers.
• Maintain system-wide radio inventory and coordinate equipment purchases for readiness.

Skills

Radio systems knowledge

FCC compliance

Budget planning

Vendor management

Interagency interoperability

Technical documentation

Education

Two-Year College Degree

Four-Year College Degree

Tools

FCC licensing

Job description

The City of Alexandria seeks an experienced Radio Systems Manager to direct and maintain its mission-critical radio infrastructure. You will serve as the primary technical expert for P25 operations, interoperability, vendor relations, and FCC compliance, directing budgets, lifecycle planning, and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include managing databases, ERCES coordination, and ensuring readiness for first responders and regional partners while collaborating with multiple departments