Sr Radio Communications Engineer; Sheriff's Office

Position: Sr Radio Communications Engineer (Sheriff's Office)
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL FORMS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL SR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER APPLICANTS. Application will be considered incomplete IF NOT SUBMITTED.
You will be directed to email these documents after completing the application.

Proof of education copy - Applicants must provide transcripts: GED, high school and or college will be accepted.
Complete and return the following forms:
Additional Paperwork for Non-Commissioned Sr Radio Communications Engineer

The Authorization to Release needs to be notarized; we can provide that service for you in our HR office, if needed. You must be present at the time of signing with a valid Photo .

Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Administrative Services Captain, the Senior Radio Communications Engineer designs and initiates operational specifications for complex digital and analog radio systems for Canyon County. Responsible for making independent decisions and acting in emergency situations in accordance with department policy and procedures and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules and regulations. Work requires the exercise of independent judgement and initiative with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

Management:

Programs and updates communications systems to ensure continuous operations
Plan and forecast future needs for Radio Services
Engineers, designs and maintains subscriber radio personality templates and user databases for portable and mobile radios compatible with the digital and analog 700MHz and 800MHz trunked radio systems
Provides programming services such as frequency, personal or vehicle 's, alerts and scanning functions

Maintenance:

Ability to analyze and troubleshoot specialized data transmission and communication systems
Evaluates and monitors equipment repair costs do not exceed replacement value
Performs maintenance for radio network systems and specialized voice and data transmission equipment such as transmitter sites including fire station alert systems
Maintains and repairs vehicular mounted communication equipment systems
Responds to immediate needs of customers to avoid significant down time
Oversees maintenance of equipment on towers and inside shelters at remote communication sites or coordinates with other organizations to perform related system maintenance
Develops troubleshooting guidelines and protocols for programming, repair, and maintenance of radio and communications equipment

Administrative:

Coordinates and monitors workflow process recommending changes to ensure continuity and efficiency
Coordinates extensively with end user work groups to provide optimum service
Maintains inventory of electronic parts, supplies, work area and tools
Maintains service incidents and project documents, records maintenance history, parts/materials usage, labor tracking and cost
Provides technical assistance to users in the selection, operation and function of radio and communications equipment, and ensures proper and reliable service
Evaluates equipment for quality assurance and standardization for system compatibility

Other Duties:

Attends seminars and training to find technology solutions to meet customers' requirements
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices
Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

FEMA's National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
Knowledge of complex 700

MHZ and 800MHz, and Motorola P25 trunked radio communications systems
Knowledge of microwave communications system and fiber optic system
Knowledge of Federal DHS CISA cybersecurity standards and safeguards the design and maintenance of radio encryption frameworks for complex radio systems
Functional knowledge of the operational theory of radio transmitters and receivers, digital and analog circuitry
The correct adjustment and application of electronic test instruments such as automated radio test sets, multi-meters, watt meters, distortion meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and direction-finding equipment
Installation of mobile and base station communication systems, repeaters, towers and antennas
FCC rules and regulations…