Communications Technology Manager - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

7h • $50 - $76

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Public Safety Support Division of the Information Technology Department within the City of Oklahoma City, and reports to the Information Technology Director. The Communications Technology Manager is primarily responsible for managing telecommunication and computer network systems, including network operating systems and associated hardware, and acquisition and implementation of radio communication systems. Essential job functions include: directing and coordinating all activities associated with providing support to the City-wide telecommunications and computer network systems; installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing and testing telecommunications and computer network systems and equipment; monitoring maintenance and support contracts on equipment and services; coordinating user development and training of City staff; developing division goals and objectives and budgets, and preparing various administrative reports and budgets. The Communications Technology Manager has frequent contact with system users, departmental managers, technical staff, vendor representatives, and administrators from other local governmental agencies. The incumbent’s performance is reviewed by the Information Technology Director for soundness of judgement, efficiency of operations, compliance with policies and procedures, and program accomplishments.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and skill in managerial and administrative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of and skill in project management, systems design and implementation.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying program methods of user orientated application to a structured and integrated system methodology.
• Knowledge of remote diagnostic and testing equipment and methods.
• Skill in the development of policies, procedures, and standards necessary for implementation of the City’s communication systems.
• Skill in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the City’s communications systems applications, programming methods and techniques.
• Skill in conveying technical concepts and information to non-technical personnel in a clear and understandable form, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in direct supervision of a professional and technical staff.
• Skill in analyzing end user defined process requirements.
• Skill in the evaluation of communications and information technology system products.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience managing and overseeing P25 communication system.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience and skill managing and overseeing a multi-agency Public Safety Answering Point and associated services.
• Experience negotiating and executing contracts and memorandum of understandings with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating all activities associated with providing support to the City-wide telecommunications and computer network systems
• Installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing and testing telecommunications and computer network systems and equipment
• Monitoring maintenance and support contracts on equipment and services
• Coordinating user development and training of City staff
• Developing division goals and objectives and budgets, and preparing various administrative reports and budgets

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed