Technical Director- Radio Shop

Be the Signal Behind the Safety - Technical Director
- Radio Shop Summary

Are you a seasoned communications professional ready to lead systems that first responders depend on every day? As Technical Director, you will oversee the City of Fort Wayne's public safety radio infrastructure-ensuring reliable, compliant, and future-ready communications when it matters most.

Department: Radio Shop Salary: $109,480-$120,376 annually/ exempt Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. (on-call during emergencies)

• Lead and supervise all Radio Shop personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling
• Direct the operation, maintenance, and expansion of citywide and countywide radio communication systems
• Serve as system manager for the Consolidated Communications Partnership (CCP) radio systems
• Act as technical advisor to the CCP Board and coordinate with City, County, State, and mutual aid partners
• Manage FCC licensing for the City, County, and CCP
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of radios, paging systems, alerting systems, and public safety vehicle electronics
• Administer system maintenance contracts and manage vendor relationships
• Prepare and manage the Radio Shop budget
• Ensure system documentation, inventory, billing, and historical reporting are accurate and up to date
• Respond to public safety and citywide emergencies as required

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with two-way radio systems
• Extensive knowledge of conventional and trunked radio systems, FCC regulations, and RF principles
• Valid Indiana Driver's License

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to shape the future of regional public safety communications

Lead the Systems That Protect Our Community. Keep Fort Wayne Connected When It Matters Most.