Public Safety Statewide Radio System Manager

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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$48.997

Job Posting:

JR2025- Public Safety Statewide Radio System Manager (Open)

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Job Description:

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

The statewide radio manager oversees the entire radio communications network for the State of Nebraska serving State Agencies Police firefighters Volunteer Fire Departments and dispatchers. Through 64 towers across Nebraska and double-redundant call processors the SRS supports 40 agencies that rely on the system full-time and more than 97% of counties use the SRS for interoperability with SRS users through regional operations standard radios located at county dispatch centers. Responsible for ensuring the systems operational integrity performance and compliance. The position often requires a mix of technical expertise management skills and strategic planning.

Look at what we have to offer!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment

At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Job Duties:

System Oversight & Operations

Manage the daily operations of the statewide public safety radio communications system (P25 or similar).

Ensure reliable secure and interoperable radio communications for state local and federal public safety agencies.

Monitor system performance capacity and coverage; address outages failures and interference issues.

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Planning & Development

Develop long-term strategies for system upgrades expansions and lifecycle replacement.

Manage spectrum/licensing requirements with the FCC.

Plan and implement system enhancements to improve interoperability coverage and resilience.

Technical Management

Direct technical staff contractors and vendors responsible for infrastructure towers microwave links repeaters and dispatch centers.

Oversee cybersecurity and physical security measures for communication infrastructure.

Maintain system documentation technical standards and operational guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the primary liaison to public safety agencies local governments federal partners and telecom vendors.

Coordinate interoperability planning between multiple jurisdictions and agencies.

Provide technical consultation and training to user agencies.

Administration & Compliance

Manage budgets contracts and procurement related to system operations.

Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations grant requirements and industry standards.

Prepare reports policies and briefings for executive leadership and advisory boards.

Emergency & Incident Response

Provide technical support and coordination during large-scale incidents disasters or special events.

Ensure redundant and backup communication systems are available for continuity of operations.

Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science information systems mathematics engineering or other related field and two years of experience in related information technology discipline(s) (network infrastructure coding systems or database) and two years of experience supervising activities of professional level IT Staff; experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis two years of which should be as a project coordinator leader or supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Electrical Engineering Information Technology Public Safety Communications or a related field (Masters preferred in some states). 710 years of progressive experience in radio communications system management or public safety technology. Certifications such as: APCO certifications (e.g. RADO COML CTO or ENP). FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Demonstrated experience with statewide or regional public safety communication networks. Familiarity with federal and state grant programs for communications infrastructure. Experience working with multi-agency governance boards and advisory committees. Proven ability to manage budgets contracts and vendor relationships. Knowledge of GIS mapping tools for coverage analysis and system planning.

Other: This position requires travel. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid drivers license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of P25 trunked radio systems LMR (Land Mobile Radio) RF engineering and microwave backhaul networks.

• System Administration: Experience managing large-scale radio infrastructure including towers repeaters consoles and network monitoring tools.

• Project Management: Ability to oversee system upgrades lifecycle planning and multi-year infrastructure projects.

• Interoperability & Standards: Familiarity with APCO FCC regulations NTIA NIST and DHS interoperability standards.

• Problem-Solving: Skilled in diagnosing complex technical issues and coordinating solutions under pressure.

• Communication & Leadership: Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders lead teams and manage contractors/vendors.

• Emergency Operations: Experience supporting communications during disasters large-scale incidents and continuity-of-operations planning.

• Cybersecurity Awareness: Knowledge of radio network security encryption and resilience against cyber and physical threats.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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