Senior Radio Technician- Information Technology Services (Civil Services)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dallas is seeking a Senior Radio Technician to lead and assist a team of technicians in maintaining and repairing radio equipment and networks across city departments. The role requires strong technical knowledge of radio systems and electrical diagrams, with a focus on reliability and service delivery.

The position emphasizes adherence to FCC rules, problem solving, and ongoing training of staff, with responsibilities spanning installation, configuration, and operational support of

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radio communications technology including Project 25 digital and analog systems.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of general communications activities.
• Thorough knowledge of FCC laws and rules regarding radio usage.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, setup, and trouble-shooting of radio equipment and networks.
• Configure and program instrumentation and radio equipment; monitor functionality.
• Balance priorities, schedules, and resources to complete projects on time.
• Troubleshoot and oversee daily radio communications operations and issues.
• Advises and trains junior technical staff; supports professional development.
• Apply new policies and standards; seek improvements in production and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Radio communications

Emerging tech

General communications

FCC rules

Wiring diagrams

Verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in electronics, engineering or CS

Job description

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Job Summary

Leads, coordinates and assists lower level electronic technicians in preventive and repair maintenance, installation andmodification of electronic equipment to ensure systems are maintained and repaired in a timely, cost effective manner.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Radio Technician performs, demonstrates, and applies technical and mechanical knowledge to support the functionality, configuration, use and troubleshooting of radio networks and other instrumentation used within the City and its departments.

Essential Functions

• 1 Performs general maintenance, set up, and technical troubleshooting of radio equipment, network, and related materials for use in various communications activities for departments; provides senior level technical direction to ensure functionality and operation.

• 2 Configures, adjusts, and programs instrumentation, and radio equipment for the City and its departments; monitors and provides technical knowledge of the equipment to ensure functionality, clarity, and service delivery; implements and achieves goals and objectives determined for the department; provides technical direction as needed.

• 3 Balances and accomplishes work priorities, projects schedules, resource allocation, and work plans as required; ensures the effective completion of all projects and activities while maintaining supplies and materials as needed.

• 4 Troubleshoots, reviews, and oversees the daily operation of all radio communications and other technical or instrumentation issues; addresses technical issues and schedules, recommends, designs, installs, and maintains control over equipment and operations.

• 5 Advises and instructs lower level technical employees; 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.

• 6 Effectively applies new policies, procedures, and standards; determines and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.

• 7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1 Knowledge of radio communications technology to include Project 25 digital communications, analog communications, repeated radio systems and trunked radio systems in order to support current and future enterprise opportunities.

• 2 Knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

• 3 Knowledge of general communications activities.

• 4 Thorough knowledge of Federal Communications Commission laws and rules regarding use of radios and radio technology.

• 5 Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.

• 6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• 7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of experience in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting communications equipment and systems.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• An associate degree or higher in electronics, engineering or computer science field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

• Must have or obtain FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or CompTIA A+ certification within probationary period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass extensive (Federal Bureau of Investigation) background check.

• No FELONY or Class A misdemeanor convictions.

• No Class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years.

• No family violence convictions

• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience with IP and Circuit basednetworks.

• Experience with electronic and test equipment including, but not limited to digital multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, watt meters, and network analyzers.

• Experience with repair and maintenance of P25 two-way radio subscriber or infrastructure equipment including mobile, portable and base station radios and repeaters.

• Experience with programming Light and Siren controllers such as Whelen and Federal systems.

• Experience with programming, codeplug template building (Fleetmaps, Mission Plan), computer configuration and integration.

• Experience with Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)

• Experience with Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for dash camera/body camera system

• ETA GCT1 or GCT2 or APCO Public Safety Communications Technician Certification

Salary Range

$27.45 - $32.58

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.