Radio Communications Manager

Job Summary/Company: Our client is looking for an experienced Radio Communications Technician/Manager. This position is fully onsite and will be contract to hire (6 months as a contractor before converting to City payroll). The selected individual will be both a manager as well as a hands-on technician

Responsibilities:

• Performs difficult professional and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the City's radio communications networks, activities and services.
• Work involves sound engineering development, implementation and operation of digital microwave, radio, two-way radio, public safety radio communications systems and commercial communications circuits.
• Manages program budget.
• Manages day-to-day operation and maintenance of microwave radio and two-way radio communications services and activities.
• Plans introduction of new systems and training of affected employees.
• Performs strategic and tactical planning for County microwave radio and two-way radio needs.
• Provides technical and professional consultation on microwave radio and two-way radio matters to City management staff.
• Represents the City and its installation before the Federal Communication Commission and regional telecommunications planning groups; obtains regional, federal and state grants for funding projects.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational course work in computers, electronics, or a related field, and 3 years of experience in communications engineering work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
• Extensive experience with Motorola wireless / radio communications equipment
• Experience working with public safety (fire, or police, or 911, etc.)

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.