Radio Network Engineer- Information and Technology Services (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

2d•$70,075 - $87,610

About The Position

The Radio Network Engineer leads, supports, and designs the requirements and blueprint preparation, testing, and implementation of the radio network systems for the department. This role provides intermediate level responsibility for the definition and leadership of the requirements and blueprint preparation, testing, and implementation of the system software and hardware required for technology models of limited-risk and small size projects.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Six (6) years of experience working on and supporting any of the following: two-way radio communications systems proprietary or standards-based trunked radio systems conventional analog or digital radio systems public safety or public service two-way radio
Two (2) years performing the duties of a trunked systems administrator. (Administrator experience may be concurrent with the experience above.)
Experience developing complex two-way radio programming code plugs/programming files.
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Familiarity with FCC rules and regulations for two-way radio systems to include analog and digital trunked radio systems.
No felony or class A misdemeanor convictions.
No class B misdemeanor conviction within the last ten (10) years.
No family violence convictions.
Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor charge.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (or higher) in an electronic technology or computer science field or electrical engineering plus four (4) years of the required experience including two (2) years performing the duties of a trunked systems administrator experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
FCC General Radio Operators License or General Communications Technician 1 and 2 (can be obtained within the first six months of service).
Experience with networking, microwave systems or server maintenance is preferred.
Experience with Motorola UEM, PRNM Suite and other system specific software that manages a Project 25 radio system
KMF Management experience

Responsibilities

Designs, selects, tests, assembles, and standardizes the technology model for use in determining radio network system hardware and software requirements; engineers and builds network specifics to support radio programs, equipment, and systems.
Determines, implements, and migrates technology models across the organization; works with department and personnel to educate and support radio network usage.
Performs business modeling and systems engineering for the radio network.
Provides and manages communication and education to information systems personnel on the technology model.
Assists and supports in defining business requirements to meet technology needs in providing a secured, robust, reliable and efficient infrastructure facilitating effective radio systems and network services.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.