Wireless Communications Analyst, Communications Systems Analyst 3 (Salem)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem, Wellesley (VA, MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Communications Systems Analyst 3 in Salem to serve as a senior technical authority responsible for planning, designing, engineering, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex wireless systems across the state's network.

You will lead design efforts for trunked, conventional, microwave, SCADA, and remote-control infrastructure, specify components, assess facilities, and supervise contractors on tower projects to ensure reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Three years of technical and engineering experience as a communications system technician, including testing and design; AND A Bachelor's degree with major coursework (30 quarter or 20 semester hours) in electrical engineering or applied physics.
• OR Three years of technical and engineering experience as a communications system technician, including testing and design; AND Three more years of qualifying experience AND possession of a FCC General Radio Telephone License, a Technician Certificate issued by the International Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, a Radiotelephone Technician Certificate issued by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, or a Technician Certificate issued by the National Association of Business and Education Radio/Personal Communications Industry Association or equivalent industrial certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design wireless systems including trunked, conventional, microwave, SCADA, and remote-control infrastructure.
• Specify network, VOIP, telemetry, and power system components for integrated solutions.
• Assess facilities, develop cost-effective designs, and verify system performance.
• Determine tower and building requirements, including structure, cabling, HVAC, and equipment layout.

Skills

Wireless design

Troubleshooting

EDACS expertise

P-25

IP networking

Tower projects

Equipment repair

Documentation

Project oversight

Routers

Education

Bachelor's in EE

FCC licenses

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/30/2026 Application Deadline: 10/11/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $6,590 - $9,581 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Wireless Communications Analyst, Communications Systems Analyst 3 (Salem)

Job Description: Wireless Communications Analyst, Communications Systems Analyst 3 (Salem) Central Distribution Center – Salem, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections. Are you an experienced wireless communications professional looking for a role with purpose and impact? Join the Oregon Department of Corrections’ (ODOC) Wireless Communications Unit – a team responsible for designing, maintaining, and advancing one of the largest and most complex statewide radio networks in Oregon. Our Wireless Communications Unit oversees more than 3,500 pieces of communications equipment deployed across DOC facilities and transport operations statewide. This includes radio towers, EDACS and P‑25 trunking systems, microwave radio systems, networked infrastructure, and a wide range of portable, mobile, and fixed radio equipment. The Unit plays a critical role in public safety through expert engineering, system reliability, FCC compliance, and long‑range strategic planning. We are seeking a Communications Systems Analyst 3, a highly skilled technical expert who operates independently, manages regional wireless systems, and provides statewide support when needed.

About the Job – Your Role

As a Communications Systems Analyst 3, you will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for planning, designing, engineering, maintaining, and troubleshooting DOC’s complex wireless systems. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging technologies.

Systems Planning & Design

• Plan and design wireless systems, including trunked, conventional, microwave, SCADA, and remote‑control infrastructure.
• Specify network, VOIP, telemetry, and power system components for fully integrated communications solutions.
• Assess facilities, develop cost‑effective designs, and verify system performance.
• Determine tower and building requirements, including structure, cabling, HVAC, and equipment layout.

Wireless Systems Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Diagnose EDACS, P‑25, microwave, conventional radio, network, and console issues.
• Maintain IP networks, routing, backups, and high‑availability systems.
• Perform standardized testing and equipment‑level or circuit‑board‑level troubleshooting.

Equipment Repair

• Repair trunked/conventional radios, microwave systems, dispatch consoles, and network hardware/software.
• Complete software updates, programming, and preventive maintenance onsite and at remote locations.

Installation & Project Oversight

• Install communications systems, power systems, wireless LAN, SCADA, multiplexing, fiber/telephone cabling, and grounding.
• Supervise contractors on construction, building upgrades, and tower projects.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of technical and engineering experience as a communications system technician, including testing and design; AND A Bachelor's degree with major coursework (30 quarter or 20 semester hours) in electrical engineering or applied physics;
• OR Three years of technical and engineering experience as a communications system technician, including testing and design; AND Three more years of qualifying experience AND possession of a FCC General Radio Telephone License, a Technician Certificate issued by the International Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, a Radiotelephone Technician Certificate issued by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, or a Technician Certificate issued by the National Association of Business and Education Radio/Personal Communications Industry Association or equivalent industrial certification.

Special Qualifications

• Valid Oregon driver’s license

Requested Skills

• Demonstrated ability to design and document wireless system architectures, including trunked and conventional systems, with accurate engineering specifications.
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving EDACS, P‑25, microwave, IP network, and console system failures using industry‑standard test equipment.
• Proficiency in configuring and maintaining routers, switches, wireless LAN links, and high‑availability network components.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and path analysis for microwave, SCADA, and remote‑control systems.
• Skilled in repairing radio, microwave, network, and circuit‑board‑level equipment to meet manufacturer or agency performance standards.
• Experience installing communications systems, power systems, cabling, and grounding that meet industry and safety requirements.
• Consistent ability to complete preventive maintenance and document system performance, repairs, and configuration changes with accuracy.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

The salary range listed above is for non‑PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

About the Department: The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti‑racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Recruiter: Cynthia Rodriguez, [e-mail] Reference Number: Req-207681

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”