The Village of Tinley Park seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Radio Technician in our Public Works Department. The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residential neighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercial and entertainment centers, all tied together under Tinley Park's Life Amplified brand.

Under the general direction of the Public Safety Communications Manager, the Radio Technician will oversee the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of two-way radios, microwaves systems, and other electronic communication, monitoring, and accessory equipment for the Village of Tinley Park. This position will perform service order, provisioning, repair, installation, and maintenance activities at site equipment, data center and dispatch facilities with the ability to recognize and corrects highly complex communications equipment malfunctions. Reports to remote tower sites, emergency scenes, or elsewhere as directed to effect emergency repairs or modifications to communications equipment. Participates in communications-related emergency planning and tactical communications operational activities, including, but not limited to tactical interoperable communications planning, incident action planning, and tactical communications deployment. This position will also be responsible for maintaining inventory of spare equipment, components, and parts. Monitors, evaluates, and recommends replacement of worn or obsolete communications equipment. Utilizing computer hardware and software, will program communications equipment and to maintain accurate databases for parts, frequency authorization, inventory, and system user information. Additionally, will assist with the development and delivery of communications-related training.

This position requires an Associate's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience. Prior field inspection experience is highly preferred. In addition, this position requires that the employee be able to work in an office and in the field, operate a motor vehicle to drive to other Village facilities, work sites, and other locations as necessary and requires that the employee possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Knowledge of electronics, audio testing equipment (TIMS), RF service monitor, wall meter, multimeters, cable analyzers, and various equipment utilized in testing RF is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, technically focused individual with in-depth knowledge of the principles of two-way radio communications, familiar with the principles of microwave radio and multiplex communications systems, state/federal regulations, and principles of antenna design and construction. They must be a creative problem solver and make the commitment to responding to 24/7 emergency situations.

EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

Due to the critical nature of the communications system, the incumbent occasionally is required to act on a 24-hour basis to effect emergency repairs.