Installation, repair, and maintenance of RF systems and dispatch centers. RF Systems Technicians must have a working knowledge Project 25 telecommunications equipment installation and repair. Must be able to be on call 24/7 within the needed rotation, as the job requires. Must be able to travel with minimal notice when required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed at various remote communication tower sites around Columbia County, in an office, or a shop and may require frequent travel as well as the transport of heavy equipment. Employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and hazardous work environments, such as high voltage power sources, including high RF energy. Employee is subject to on-call status at any time. Must?be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for?acceptable?eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to?operate?office machinery.??

These are intended only as illustrations of the?various types?of work performed. The omission of?specific?duties does not?exclude?them from the?position.??

Applicant must be able to perform unsupervised tasks using technical documentation

Install, test, and troubleshoot a variety of RF systems and sub-assemblages

Must be able to complete all paperwork and logs clearly and timely

Maintain, optimize, test, and document complex Motorola ASTRO P25 Simulcast Network radio system and infrastructure equipment, including radio repeaters, GPS time server oscillators, network servers, controllers, power supplies, network routers, and switches

Performs two-way radio programming, preventive maintenance, and repairs

Aligns and adjusts radio equipment as needed to ensure compliance with FCC regulations

Maintains 911 radio dispatch consoles and backup radio equipment

Collaborate with management to stay ahead of industry standards to exceed customer's unique needs and concerns

Maintain, test, and operate various models of RF repeaters, antenna subsystems, and microwave communications

Perform server hardware/OS and software infrastructure maintenance and troubleshooting to resolve system/application-related issues as it pertains to the radio communications systems

Install, test, repair, maintain repeaters, antenna systems, and other equipment for various brands and models

Effectively communicate with vendor-specific engineering, project management and sales personnel to effectively maintain, optimize and support advanced communication systems that meet or exceed BOCC, County management and user expectations

Maintain assigned vehicle inventory and vehicle maintenance

Logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems and networking equipment

Employee is responsible for the installation, configuration, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of all desktop computers, laptops, printers, and peripherals as pertains to the radio communication systems

The Employee is responsible for networking PC Clients, which involves the setup and configurations of desktop computers, laptops, printers, peripherals, communications software, email, and internet access as it relates to the ASTRO25 network

Employee utilizes the technical support Help Desk application to provide technical support and user assistance

Employee assists in implementing new network applications, systems, and upgrades and in implementing servers, server applications, systems, and upgrades as it pertains to the communications systems

Employee is on-call 24/7 to independently diagnose and repair RF and computer equipment

Employee will maintain professional relationships with communication vendors who support the county communications system

Regular attendance at work is required

Employee shall maintain a professional relationship with elected officials and other County Departments, and affiliated Municipalities

Provide both technical and strategic planning support to all public safety functions

Employee shall provide administrative support for all of the County communications

Occasional overnight travel may be required from time to time

Minimum Experience: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Communications, IT, Radio Frequency Engineer or a closely related field is preferred; and seven (7) years trunked simulcast Phase 2 network experience. Military specialized training in tactical or higher echelon communications is preferred; or any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Possession of a valid Florida Drivers license required.

Within fourteen days (14) days of employment, the employee is required to pass level four (4), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification training. Current CJIS guidelines determine the level and may change periodically. Certification is obtained by successfully completing web-based training courses that cover physical security, incident response, the protection of information, and other IT-specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

Knowledge of the principles of two-way radio communication

Knowledge of the design principles of radio equipment, components, and systems

Knowledge of solid-state electronics, the operational design of circuits, and electronic testing equipment

Knowledge of state and federal two-way radio regulations

Knowledge of safety procedures, techniques, and equipment

Knowledge of the common causes of failure that occur in radio transmitting and receiving equipment

Preferred candidates will possess at least two years of experience in simulcast trunked radio systems

Motorola ASTRO P25 Network experience is a plus

Knowledge of wireless communications systems, such as RF repeaters, backbone microwave, GPS time servers, and simulcast cells

Ability to read and use schematic diagrams

Ability to apply rules and guidelines to specific situations

Ability to use RF and handheld electronic testing equipment

Ability to complete and maintain records and forms

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain favorable public relations.

Ability to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations

Ability to understand technology and keep up with emerging trends

Knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration, and maintenance systems, including cable, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges

Server implementation, configuration, and management

Advanced Routing and Switching implementation, configuration, and management CAT5 termination and management

In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to deal with complex tasks

Compensation details: 26.47 Hourly Wage

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Radio Frequency Systems Technician

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