Radio Field Technician
Radio Field Technician
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Position Description
About Harris County and Universal Services:
Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Field Technician to join our team.
Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County providing Information Technology Public Safety and Justice Technologies 311 Constituent Engagement Services Fleet Services and Records and Information Governance Services.
Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation with a population of more than 4.7 million. Harris County Commissioners Court the Countys governing body directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control infrastructure healthcare housing and justice administration.
This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager this position will focus on the installation and maintenance of trunk P25 public safety radio communication equipment infrastructure and associated cabling wiring and antenna systems located at radio communications towers and dispatch centers. The position involves system-level troubleshooting and user configuration. You will use a personal computer for your daily tasks. You will work inside buildings and outside in the field in all kinds of natural and man-made disasters including Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. You will interface with first responders and communicators at various times. On call rotation will be required to ensure the reliability of the system. This is a very dynamic and technical position and you will be challenged at times to ensure the radio system stays on the air for our first responders.
Job Responsibilities:
Customer-Service oriented working directly with public safety professionals to diagnose and solve communications equipment problems in real time.
Uses standard hand and specialized tools as well as specialized test equipment to install and maintain the public safety radio system.
Frequently handles confidential radio system information.
Essential physical demands for climbing ladders lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors and at times in inclement weather.
Performs other duties as assigned
Subject to recall at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience in electronics communications equipment and infrastructure service and repair.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Technical and operating knowledge of radio transmitting and receiving equipment and associated computer programming equipment for conventional and trunked radio system/mobile equipment.
Technical and operating knowledge of personal computers and associated radio system software.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of communication system design and construction.
Microwave and Ethernet backhaul connectivity system diagnostics maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of ACDC power and battery systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
Technical knowledge and use of various test equipment including multimeters spectrum analyzers watt meters and antenna test equipment.
The ability to work with hands and power tools.
Must possess good communication skills both oral and written.
Good documentation skills.
Must be committed to maintaining base stations and consoles to high standards to insure the safety and reliability of communications for our first responders.
Maintain a commitment and focus to high customer service standards.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Works well with minimal supervision.
Understanding of FCC rules and regulations as they pertain to public safety communications.
Understanding of RF propagation and interference investigation.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
Bachelor or Associates degree in Modern Electronics.
Military communications training will be considered in place of degree.
Motorola P25 training.
Experience:
2 years of working knowledge of radio communications and electronics.
Public safety communications or mission critical communications experience is preferred.
Supervisory and Control Data Systems (SCADA) configuration and maintenance.
Knowledge of generators and transfer switch operations and basic troubleshooting.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in harsh inclement conditions i.e. disasters.
Working knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
Fundamental electronics knowledge.
FEMA National Incident Management System training and/or experience.
Fundamental knowledge of computer networking.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Be a team player committed to the mission of providing exceptional service to our customers.
General Information
Location:
2318 Greens Rd. Houston TX 77032
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
