RADIO TECH (WT: TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT) - 76000096

State of Florida•Lakeland, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in implementing and maintaining telecommunications systems, microwave systems and land mobile radio systems for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Florida Highway Patrol. This position requires occasional travel and non-standard (after 5PM or weekend) working hours. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the following duties: Provide technical assistance to field personnel with radio system, equipment, and/or operational problems. Recommend test procedures and corrective actions. Provide support of technical problems, requiring knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles. Oversee vendor maintenance of contract work and provide corrective action as needed. Responsible for testing radio code, radio programming software and related items. Provide training assistance for radio users of agency communications systems and related equipment. Responsible for area management and security of FHP agency specific encryption keys. Advisor in installation planning as related to the radio and related equipment. Assist with communications design and provide implementation and operational support for the Florida Highway Patrol. Assist with preparing detailed system and equipment procurement specifications and documentation to enable the Department to purchase equipment and service as required. Provide assistance to the lead communications engineer as required. Provide routine maintenance and inspection reports on MCV and SAT systems. Respond/Deploy to Mutual Aid / Disaster Incidents and details. Responsible for development and plans for future enhancements to disaster response communications systems. Perform research and evaluation of new telecommunications technology to keep the Department aware of the availability of new products to enhance and make operations more efficient. Represent FHP on the Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) on radio interoperability issues. Serve as an agency liaison by interfacing with area government entities to provide promotion and support of communications interoperability. Provide coordination with other public safety agencies regarding joint operations related to law enforcement communications. Perform other related duties as they pertain to telecommunications, budget preparation, and procurement activities and lease agreements.

Requirements

Ability to manage a statewide radio user base
Ability to develop and implement classroom and web-based training materials
Ability to document workflow and other activities relating to radio systems (telecommunications)
Knowledge of information security best practices
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to interact / work with vendors
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to conduct fact-finding research
Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data to develop recommendations
Knowledge of and ability to utilize computers and associated software, not limited to but including Microsoft Office products
Valid driver’s license in good standing. No cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. No more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.
Level 2 background check
Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI
JTF-SLERS background check

Nice To Haves

FCC license.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to field personnel with radio system, equipment, and/or operational problems. Recommend test procedures and corrective actions.
Provide support of technical problems, requiring knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles.
Oversee vendor maintenance of contract work and provide corrective action as needed.
Responsible for testing radio code, radio programming software and related items.
Provide training assistance for radio users of agency communications systems and related equipment.
Responsible for area management and security of FHP agency specific encryption keys.
Advisor in installation planning as related to the radio and related equipment.
Assist with communications design and provide implementation and operational support for the Florida Highway Patrol.
Assist with preparing detailed system and equipment procurement specifications and documentation to enable the Department to purchase equipment and service as required.
Provide assistance to the lead communications engineer as required.
Provide routine maintenance and inspection reports on MCV and SAT systems.
Respond/Deploy to Mutual Aid / Disaster Incidents and details.
Responsible for development and plans for future enhancements to disaster response communications systems.
Perform research and evaluation of new telecommunications technology to keep the Department aware of the availability of new products to enhance and more operations efficient.
Represent FHP on the Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) on radio interoperability issues.
Serve as an agency liaison by interfacing with area government entities to provide promotion and support of communications interoperability.
Provide coordination with other public safety agencies regarding joint operations related to law enforcement communications.
Perform other related duties as they pertain to telecommunications, budget preparation, and procurement activities and lease agreements.