Radio Communications Specialist I
About The Position
The Radio Communication Specialist I, under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Radio Communication Specialist, will communicate effectively with TFS managers and interface with other state agency personnel. This role involves maintaining compliance with FCC rules and regulations, and ensuring that all TFS communications and computer software are properly licensed and programmed accordingly. The specialist will install, modify, diagnose, and repair TFS digital computer systems and FM radio transceiver communication systems. Additionally, they will perform necessary documentation or data entry for service logs, asset control, inventory control, and cost accounting systems. This position also requires responding to a variety of wildfire and all-hazard incidents to provide logistical support as needed. The final location for this position will be determined based on candidate selection.
Requirements
- Associates degree.
- Five (5) years in the field of customer service.
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of FM communications and computer (PC) assembly, repair and maintenance.
- Ability to become familiar with basic knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS).
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Completion of IS-100, IS-700 and L-180.
- Become NWCG qualified as Radio Operator (RADO) and Incident Communications Technician (COMT).
- Availability to respond to emergencies and establish emergency field communication systems as required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Applied Sciences or two (2) year equivalent technical degree, with specialization in FM communications and computer repair.
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of proven customer service field experience.
- Experience working with FM communications systems with a wildland fire agency.
- Holds Amateur Radio License.
- NWCG qualified as Incident Communication Technician (COMT).
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Radio Communication Specialist, communicate effectively with TFS managers and interface with other state agency personnel.
- Install, modify, diagnose, and repair TFS digital computer systems and FM radio transceiver communications systems. Installing cable connections, calculating power loss. Basic troubleshooting and diagnostics. Radio programming, installing computer software, new computer set-up, and computer virus identification and removal.
- Perform documentation or data entry necessary to maintain service logs, asset control, inventory control, and cost accounting systems.
- Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedure, and guidelines.
- Manage and account for assigned TFS property.
- Participate in agency-sponsored training, programs and activities.
- Maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Ensure that all TFS communications and computer software be properly licensed and programmed accordingly.
- Available for emergency response and to establish emergency field communications systems as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Health and lifestyle programs
- Educational incentives
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Ability to accrue compensatory time off
- Overtime on emergency response
- A physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
