Land Mobile Radio Technician

GC&E Federal is searching a Land Mobile Radio Technician - Dugway Proving Grounds, UT.

The candidate for this position will work within our team to support our government Information Technology (IT) program with our Dugway Proving Ground client. As a Land Mobile Radio Technician you will ensure successful operations are completed and maintenance of the Information and Infrastructure systems for Dugway Proving Ground and all remote sites.

LMR support specialist and Spectrum SME within DPG as member of the Enterprise Services Division is responsible for the management of DPG LMR and frequency spectrum within the Dugway Proving Ground Area of Responsibility (AOR). Provides full technical and administrative support for LMR systems, to include the Base Support Trunked Radio System (BSTRS) Actively involved in all areas of interest of the SMO, especially interested in activities concerning the ATEC, RIAC, UTTR and the Dugway Spectrum community in balancing spectrum customer requirements between the Dugway spectrum testing and training communities.

Installs, troubleshoots, programs, and maintains equipment and technologies related to wireless telecommunications by applying RF and mixed signal capabilities. Responsibilities include but not limited to preventative maintenance, RF front-end design, radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis and filter design, frequency coordination, analog-to-digital converters, repeater site equipment layout, and circuit design. Provide electronic support services to include electronics maintenance for non-tactical vehicles, special purpose vehicles, communications including Land Mobile Radios (LMR) and other electronics, and provides sustainment maintenance on non-tactical end items, non-tactical communications, repeaters, repeater relay stations.

Additionally:

• Reviews coordination requests from agencies to determine operational and technical compatibility with existing or planned DPG test and DPG systems.
• Track all parts used for radio installations supporting mission partners. Report usage to COR, Leads and Chiefs once a month. Report shall show part numbers, quantity used, and which MACOM parts were used for.
• Investigates radio frequency interference reports that are known or suspected to involve DPG activities.
• As necessary, recommends technical or operational adjustments to mitigate or preclude the interference and, where required, directs offending entities to change or cease use of affected or offending frequencies, utilizing appropriate authoritative channels.
• Provides expertise in the design, development, technical configuration and integration, requirement identification and development, and implementation in all Radio Frequency (RF) communications equipment which includes transmitters, receivers, controllers, repeaters, and wireless information technology devices.
• Responsible for the management of DPG spectrum and spectrum dependent operations within the DPG Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Performs duties as Frequency Manager for the Dugway. Maintains current knowledge of all DoD directives and instructions related to Frequency Management.
• Activities concerning scheduling, de-confliction, and the resolution of possible frequency conflicts between DPG and the Air Force’s Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), or non-government operations.
• Immediately responds to emergency calls to return off-line LMR systems to an on-line status during regular duty hours.
• Develops conceptual system designs to accommodate LMR system requirements and recommends changes necessary for the continued improvement of radio networks. Conducts market research as needed.
• Maintain calibration on specialized tool programs. Monitor and maintain the narrow band radio system base stations and monitor radio frequencies daily to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Always keep the radio bay and office areas clean and orderly to maintain efficiency and appearance.
• Work with the NEC Radio Spectrum Manager to collect information about radio spectrum requirements for operations, spectrum usage for filing with the Army…