OPS - Tactical Communications Systems Specialist - 62900014

State of Florida•Starke, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida State Guard (FSG) is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Tactical Communications Systems Specialist to support and manage the agency’s tactical mobile communication systems. This role is responsible for administrating FSG telecommunication environments to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant operations across the enterprise, and with partner state and local agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in radio communications, telecommunications, public safety communications, or a related technical field.
Position requires an FBI-CJIS security background check and JTF-SLERS background check, CJIS security clearance to include fingerprinting as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes.
Must disclose criminal records that have been sealed or expunged.
A valid Florida driver’s license is required.
Skilled at programming, deploying and operating mobile radio systems.
Skilled at frequency management.
Skilled at design and configuration of mobile ad-hoc networks (handheld, mobile command vehicles, and vessels) incorporating multi-band, multi-waveform radio systems (VHF/UF/SHF and P25), repeater systems, and cross-banding voice-communication systems.
Knowledge of electronic and RF principles and practices.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems and other activities particularly relating to radio systems (telecommunications).
Knowledge of conceptual understanding of enterprise WAN and LAN networking technologies and architectures.
Knowledge of Information Security.
Knowledge and understanding of configuring CradlePoint and Tactical Awareness Kits environments on tactical phones and laptops.
Skilled at installing and providing technical support for software and mobile phone applications.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
Ability to deal with vendors.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, understand, and comply with the agency’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices relating to industry standards.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in telecommunications, electronics, information technology, communications systems, emergency management, or a related technical field is preferred.
Experience involving Motorola/L3Harris equipment, P25 systems, SLERS, satellite communications, radio programming, and communications interoperability is preferred.
FCC license preferred.

Responsibilities

Programming, ad-hoc network configuration, maintenance and management of the Florida State Guard communication system, including mobile and portable radios (Florida's Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS), L3HARRIS, Trellisware, Motorola, Iridium Satellite phones, and like technologies), repeaters, base stations, MIMO antenna systems, etc., and mobile devices (tactical radios and phones).
Inventory management including equipment check in/out process.
Testing radio code, radio programming software and related items.
Integrating radio and related equipment sets into agency network configurations.
Providing training assistance for radio users of agency communications systems and related equipment.
Providing technical assistance to field personnel with radio system, equipment, and/or operational problems.
Recommending test procedures and corrective actions, requiring knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles.
Configuration and integration of dismounted tactical networks into mobile command vehicles and command posts.
Overseeing vendor maintenance of contract work and providing corrective action as needed.
Assisting with preparing detailed system and equipment specifications and documentation to enable the agency to modernize equipment and services as required.
Serving as an agency liaison by interfacing with state and local government and non-government entities to support communications interoperability.
Providing coordination with other public safety agencies regarding joint operations related to law enforcement communications.
Performing other related duties as assigned.
Responding to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring frequent travel, extended and irregular hours.