Information Technology Senior Telecommunications Technician (Radio Communication Services Division)

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ID 101009

Location Southwest Full/Part Time Full-Time Exempt from Classified Service No Minimum Rate 67130.37 Min Pay Frequency Yearly Maximum Rate 103067.91 Max Pay Frequency Yearly Regular/Temporary Regular Minimum Qualifications Associates degree. Five years of experience in the repair, troubleshooting, testing, installation and maintenance of voice, data, and wireless communication equipment is required. A high school diploma or GED along with additional experience in the repair, troubleshooting, testing, installation and maintenance of voice, data, and wireless communication equipment may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a valid driver license. Recruitment Notes Miami-Dade County Communications, Information & Technology Department (CITD) is recruiting a full-time IT Senior Telecommunications Technician that will be assigned to the Logistics Unit of the Radio Communication Services Division. The IT Senior Telecommunications Technician position will provide the necessary support required for County radio business functions. This position will work on Radio Division projects that support the public safety radio systems of the County. Specific tasks include interacting with radio customers (Miami-Dade County, federal, state, municipal, tribal agencies and NGOs) with technical questions on radio equipment, providing radio specifications, training, processing requests for new radios, and completing modifications on radio equipment in the P25 radio infrastructure. Additional highly technical tasks include modifying Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensing of radio frequencies and infrastructure towers along with conducting site inspections and updating system reports. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The incumbent performs work both indoors and outdoors in the field and interacts directly with public safety professionals to provide real-time troubleshooting, technical support, coordination, and training related to communications and equipment systems. Experience with the following is preferred: Experience with electronics and RF principles, including familiarity with specialized terminology and radio equipment commonly utilized by government agencies. Ability to interpret equipment specifications, electronic diagrams, regulatory standards, and equipment manuals, as well as develop technical training materials.