Radio Communications Manager

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prince William County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Radio Manager to lead the team responsible for one of the County's critical public safety assets. This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialized team supporting a complex, mission-critical P25 public safety radio system and communications infrastructure. The Radio Manager will combine technical expertise, operational leadership, strategic planning, and project management to ensure the County's radio system remains reliable, resilient, secure, and prepared to meet the needs of a growing community and evolving public safety environment. About This Role: The Radio Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for the County's Public Safety Radio team and is responsible for the day-to-day operation, reliability, modernization, and long-term planning of the County's radio communications environment. This position serves as a key technology partner to Police, Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management, and other County organizations. The Radio Manager works closely with public safety leadership to understand operational requirements and translate those needs into effective communications solutions. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic program management. Responsibilities include overseeing system operations and maintenance, responding to critical system issues, managing radio technicians and technical resources, coordinating with vendors and manufacturers, administering contracts, developing budgets, and planning the lifecycle replacement and modernization of critical infrastructure. The Radio Manager will also lead significant capital projects designed to strengthen and modernize the County's public safety communications capabilities. Current and future initiatives may include: Radio site and tower infrastructure improvements Radio system redundancy and resiliency initiatives Coverage improvement and in-building radio solutions Subscriber radio and fleet management Radio system monitoring and fault management Emergency communications and backup systems Interoperability initiatives with neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners FCC licensing, frequency management, and regulatory compliance Long-range capital planning and technology modernization This position offers the opportunity to lead a technical team, work directly with public safety leaders, shape major infrastructure investments, and help define the future of public safety communications for one of Virginia's largest and fastest-growing communities. If you are a leader who understands both the technology and the mission, and you are looking for an opportunity where your expertise has a tangible impact on the safety of a community, we invite you to join the Prince William County team.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
7 years of experience managing/leading technical teams.

Nice To Haves

7 years supporting ASTRO P25 Radio Systems
3 years managing technical projects
Experience with BDA/DAS systems
Experience supporting mission critical Public Safety systems

Responsibilities

Overseeing system operations and maintenance
Responding to critical system issues
Managing radio technicians and technical resources
Coordinating with vendors and manufacturers
Administering contracts
Developing budgets
Planning the lifecycle replacement and modernization of critical infrastructure
Leading significant capital projects designed to strengthen and modernize the County's public safety communications capabilities
Radio site and tower infrastructure improvements
Radio system redundancy and resiliency initiatives
Coverage improvement and in-building radio solutions
Subscriber radio and fleet management
Radio system monitoring and fault management
Emergency communications and backup systems
Interoperability initiatives with neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners
FCC licensing, frequency management, and regulatory compliance
Long-range capital planning and technology modernization

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage options
Paid holidays
Personal days
Generous leave accrual
Virginia Retirement System participation
457 and 401a defined contribution plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Credit Union Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Advisory Committee
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
Leave Programs
Annual leave – accrue 4 hours each pay period. Accrual increases every 3 years up to a maximum of 8 hours per pay period.
Sick leave – accrue 4 hours each pay period
Paid Holidays – up to 11 holidays per year
Personal Leave – up to 4 days per year
Family Medical Leave/FMLA - for employees who qualify
Life Insurance
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.