Senior Wireless Communications Technician (Public Safety)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedules

Telework options

Infants at Work Program

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Résumé du poste

Washington State Patrol is seeking a highly skilled Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to provide 24/7 maintenance, installation, and support for public safety communications equipment across the state. This senior role covers digital and analog microwave systems, LMR base stations, dispatch consoles, and encryption/optimization tasks.

The candidate will act as a regional SME, handling complex issues in radio and network environments, including multi-site configurations and IP-based

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of formal education or training in electronics.
• Five years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of two-way radio, digital microwave, or wireless/wired data networks.
• Experience with computer-based applications and network protocols.

Responsabilités

• Maintain, monitor, and repair state-wide radio infrastructure including LMR base stations and microwave backhaul.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for wireless and IP-based networks and dispatch consoles.
• Manage and document site configurations, equipment, and asset records.
• Support mountaintop radio sites, cabinets, antennas, and power systems; perform site inspections as needed.
• Assist in deployment and integration of new radio and data systems across multiple sites.

Connaissances

Two-way radio systems

Digital Microwave carrier systems

Wireless and wired data network

Computer networks basics

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Two years electronics education/training

Description du poste

Washington State Patrol is seeking a highly skilled Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 to provide 24/7 maintenance, installation, and support for public safety communications equipment across the state. This senior role covers digital and analog microwave systems, LMR base stations, dispatch consoles, and encryption/optimization tasks.

The candidate will act as a regional SME, handling complex issues in radio and network environments, including multi-site configurations and IP-based