Wireless Communications Systems Designer

State of Washington • Snohomish County – Other, WA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking a Wireless Communications Systems Designer to join the Electronic Services Division (ESD). The ESD supports agency infrastructure and business processes by improving collaboration, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services statewide. The Field Support Section specifically provides day-to-day support for WSP's mission-critical voice and data communications systems, which also serve partner agencies and other public safety customers. This position will involve supervising personnel, managing projects, and overseeing preventive maintenance for a designated region. The role requires acting as a liaison between district and division command staff and ESD, ensuring adherence to agency policies and best practices, evaluating employee performance, assessing training needs, and resolving staff issues. Additionally, the position will manage complex technology projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and rollout phases.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering, information technology, mathematics or physics.
• Four years of experience in highly technical electronic communications or Information Technology field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
• One (1) year of project management experience.
• Applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience and/or technical training in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Serves as Liaison between district and division command staff within their region and ESD.
• Ensures all agency policies and practices are followed by regional personnel.
• Ensures employees conduct their duties by following appropriate procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluates employee performance and prepares performance develop plan (PDP).
• Assesses training needs of staff and arranges for or provides instruction.
• Resolves staff issues through corrective actions, counseling, mentoring and recognition.
• Ensures completion of all scheduled preventative maintenance for equipment located within the region by assigned personnel.
• Serves as management advisor, technical lead, or assigned project manager on complex, large scale technology projects in support of ESD's business objectives to include budgeting, scheduling resource management, roll out, and acceptance phases.
• Review and process employee Time and Activity System (TAS).

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Telework options for most positions
• Infants at Work Program
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager