Communication Infrastructure Engineer
Communication Infrastructure Engineer
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$ 2940 - 3199
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Job Description
Starting Pay: $76453 $83199/Annually
$2940.50 $3199.97/Biweekly
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Under limited supervision provides technical support for the Citys WIFI network 700/800 MHz radio system fiber optic network and card access security system.
II. Essential Job Duties
- Provides Technical Support for Citys Fiber Optic Network
- Manages installation of City fiber.
- Acquires necessary permits easements and permissions for fiber placement.
- Responds to user reported problems; performs routine maintenance or repair of fiber.
- Monitors contracted installation and repair of fiber.
- Updates fiber locations in the GIS Software for fiber map accuracy.
- Coordinate fiber connections with Williamson County and City of Brentwood regarding their attachment and use of our fiber network.
- Orders fiber and fiber related equipment.
- Works directly with the City Network group for fiber activation to our City network.
- Provides location markers for our fiber cable.
B. Provides Technical Support for 700/800 MHz Motorola Radio System
- Programs new radios following device instructions and user department selected preferences and options as approved by the Communication Infrastructure Manager.
- Responds to user reported problems; performs routine maintenance or repair of radios; reprograms radios as needed or per system updates.
- Monitors contracted installation and repair of radios.
- Serves as liaison with other agencies to develop working relationships to support interoperability.
- Works with Williamson County Dispatch regarding radio communications for Police and Fire Departments.
- Member of WJCJNA Technical Committee to represent City of Franklin.
C. Provides IT User Support.
- Fields help desk tickets from end users regarding card access WiFi fiber and City radio requests.
- Assist other IT areas if necessary.
D. Provides WiFi Network Support
- Plans designs and implements wireless networks; monitors WIFI access and assigns access privileges.
- Installs configures maintains and troubleshoots WiFi routers controllers switches firewalls and wireless access points.
- Monitors and compiles data on network performance; conducts site surveys.
- Acquires necessary permits easements and permissions for WiFi installation.
E. Assist Network and Data Center Group
- Installs communications mapping and other software; sets up interconnectivity with phones and dispatch.
- Performs routine maintenance on MDTs.
- Trains users in basic operation of MDTs.
- Coordinates troubleshooting with vendors if needed.
- Supports network and data center area functions and projects as needed to accomplish team goals.
F. Provides Technical Support for Special Events.
- Provides ideas for use of technology to improve flow of events.
- Provides documentation of radio channel layouts and communications workflow during events.
- Coordinates with Police and Dispatch personnel in set up deployment and staffing of Incident Command Vehicle during events.
- Trains event staff in use of technology as needed.
G. Supports coordination of Communications Division projects
- Coordinates updates for City radio system.
- Works with department leadership to evaluate and apply physical access.
- Supports project management in absence of Communication Infrastructure Manager.
H. Design and Support of Access Control System
- Design and access control systems and hardware
- Coordinate installation of door and gate controllers
- Maintain door and gates access based on department requirements
- Provide reports as need to departments for any access control events.
III. Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned including:
- Provides technical support for CISCO incar video surveillance for Police Department vehicles.
- Assists in training and operation of stored data on City servers.
- Supports Network Infrastructure and Data Center functions and projects as needed to accomplish team goals.
IV. Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include:
- Prioritizing requests from multiple departments for technical assistance.
V. Equipment Operated
Computer hardware telephone 700/800 MHz radio electronic diagnostic fiber splicer and hand tools.
VI. Key Competencies Required
- Job Content Knowledge: Has extensive knowledge of Motorola Radio Programming CISCO hardware and software Microsoft Analysis Tools Microsoft Office Suite WiFi hardware and software LINUX UNIX Microsoft Windows operating systems; SQL;WAN Technology Fiber Certification. Familiar with the policies procedures and activities of the City and communications practices as they pertain to the performance of assigned duties. Must have extensive knowledge of diagnostic materials for testing equipment. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy methods computer operations equipment needs and policies etc. as they pertain to departmental operations and activities. Effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the good organizational management human relations and technical comprehensive knowledge of the terminology principles and methods utilized within the department.
- Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.
VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
- Remain in a stationary position 50 of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office/building to access file cabinets office machinery the public etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine computer printer and telephone.
- Regularly positions self to maintain office area and items needed to complete daily tasks.
- Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to repair or install equipment.
- Regularly communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally moves/transports up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:
- Occasional worknearmovingmechanicalparts
- Occasional exposure to fumesorairborneparticles
- Frequent exposure to outdoorweatherconditions
- Frequent exposure to riskofelectricalshock
The work environment is quiet (examples: library private office).
VIII. Qualifications
Education and Experience: The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a bachelors degree in computer science and five to seven years of IT operations and administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
A N COML APCO Radio Technician and fiber optic certification required
Employment Type
Full Time
