Radio Frequency Engineer jobs in Aitkin, MN

• Meeker County
• Litchfield, MN FULL_TIME
• Closes On: April 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
  
  Location: Meeker County Law Enforcement Center, Litchfield, MN 55355
  Department: Sheriff
  Job Status: Full-Time
  Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  Status: Accepting Applications Until Filled
  Details: Position is open until filled.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  Job Description

  The Radio Technician/Wireless Communications Specialist administers and coordinates the technical operation, maintenance, installation and repairs of the Meeker County Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Responders (ARMER) radio system. This position is directly responsible for the day to day technical operations of the ARMER system relating to installation and implementation of new radios, maintenance and repair of the entire Meeker County ARMER infrastructure, client work to include equipment installation and programming, technical support, inventory and training.

  
  Job Responsibilities

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  
  
  1. Oversees the planning, administration, maintenance and operation of the County ARMER radio system.

  2. Acts as an expert and liaison with local, regional and state radio system users, boards and agencies.

  3. Develops and maintains a detailed working knowledge of radio systems and serves as a resource to management, employees and clients on system administration.

  4. Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule for all Meeker County Sheriff’s Office radio and related equipment to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

  5. Performs preventive maintenance such as battery testing/replacement, equipment cleaning, equipment exchanges and other mechanical maintenance.

  6. Management of service agreements with system users.

  7. Supervises the installation, maintenance and repair of communications equipment including base stations, microwave subsystems, control consoles, mobile units, hand-held portables, telephone systems and data systems.

  8. Installs and removes radios and related electronic equipment in motor vehicles and at fixed locations.

  9. Supervises the installation, maintenance and repair of related vehicle electronic equipment including radar units, sirens, computers, recorders, and control units.

  10. Review and recommend operational policies and procedures that ensure the most effective and efficient systems are in place to support the requirements of local users such as law enforcement, fire, EMS and public works.

  11. Creates and reviews needs assessments, system designs, and project management for new and updated communication systems. Makes recommendations based on these reviews and implements plans when approved.

  12. Researches new communications and electronic equipment; analyzes and develops solutions to radio system interference problems.

  13. Assists client agencies in the planning, design, specification, installation, and project management for procurement of new equipment.

  14. Provides client radio and equipment installation and radio programming as needed.

  15. Accounts for time and materials and document work performed for client projects.

  16. Oversees the maintenance of records, inventory, and requisitions; prepares management reports as needed.

  17. Supervises and provides technical direction to communications staff and inspects or reviews work projects for compliance with standards and regulations.

  18. Collaborates with the Sheriff to develop budget requests for operating expenses and capital asset purchases.

  19. Responds to urgent after-hours requests for repairs as needed.

  20. Performs other related duties as assigned or as it becomes apparent in carrying out job duties and responsibilities.

  
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  1. Assign and schedule work tasks as needed for staff.

  2. Responsible for staff scheduling.

  3. Supervises and provides technical and general guidance to assigned staff.

  4. Responsible for training staff to ensure staff is up to date on current law, standards, policy and procedures.

  
  Education and/or Experience

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  1. Must have an Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a Military program in telecommunications, radio communications or related electronic communications field.

  2. Six years of experience as a wireless communications technician or related field.

  3. Two years as a lead technician or in a supervisory capacity.

  4. Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.

  5. Preferred experience with QuickBooks.

  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Knowledge of standards and practices of installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic communication equipment sufficient to ensure effective and efficient operation of advanced technical equipment.

2. Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations governing the usage and repair of electronic communication equipment sufficient to comply with federal transmitter tolerances and oversee that work performed complies with these standards.

3. Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electronic communication equipment.

4. Knowledge and ability to install and wire radio and related equipment to industry standards.

5. Ability to identify policy issues and provide planning direction and recommendations to policy makers regarding operation of radio systems and related technologies.

6. Ability to understand and interpret legal documents, contracts, agreements and memorandums of understanding.

7. Ability to interpret technical data and information, engineering designs, interoperable radio technology and communicate the information to a variety of audiences.

8. Ability to proficiently and effectively trouble shoot and problem solve a wide variety of electronic communications equipment issues.

9. Ability to respond tactfully, proficiently and effectively to service problems or other issues as they arise.

10. Ability to effectively provide direction to others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of advance electronic communications equipment.

11. Ability to pay attention to detail with an emphasis on quality and consistency.

12. Ability to work both independently and with team members to accomplish tasks, problem solve and complete assigned work with minimal supervision.

13. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and
technical service providers and manage issues or problems related to this work.

14. Ability to use a personal computer to prepare mobile and portable radio program files of considerable complexity and vendor software for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment.

15. Ability to use personal computers and related technology to bill for client work, create documents, create spreadsheets, and use of electronic mail.

16. Ability to maintain the confidence and trust of peers, superiors and the general public.

17. Ability to exercise rational judgement.

18. Ability to organize work and perform assigned duties and tasks in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

19. Ability to be task oriented and prioritize responsibilities.

20. Ability to provide high quality service, identify users’ expectations and respond appropriately to their needs.

21. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be in good physical condition.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Must be able to travel to off-site locations.

Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, twist upper body, crawl under counters, crawl inside vehicles, crawl under vehicles and crawl inside small spaces as needed.

Must be able to perform manual tasks requiring coordination and dexterity.

Must be able to use a ladder to access equipment normally out of reach.

Must be able to hold and install equipment at all levels including overhead.

Must be able to work inside or out, day or night and under conditions of adverse weather and temperature.