Two-Way Radio Field Technician

job summary:

Must be within a one-hour commute to Madison, WI or willing to relocate within one-hour of Madison, WI prior to starting the role at own expense.

Candidates must have radio skills, this is not a networking position. Travel on the team is mostly in-state, day trips. The state provides vehicles out of fleet pool for qualified drivers. There have been some occurrences of overnight travel, but it is very infrequent and planned out well in advance.

location: Madison, Wisconsin

job type: Contract

salary: $45 - 48 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: High School



responsibilities:

Analysis and review to ensure compliance for new and existing radio systems

• Analyze performance data related to radio systems with the development of techniques to optimize the use of radio resources. Assist and advise institutions and centers on providing the necessary data to account for their radio communications needs for the upcoming biennium and provide recommendations on improvements to their plans and implementation strategies.
• Assist with the development of department radio communications planning for the better use of existing services and consideration of new services and technologies.
• Assist with standardization of operating procedures for all institutions and centers to follow. This would include a Communications Plan, Security Internal Management Procedures (SIMPs), policies and procedures as required by Security and Internal management, and establishing disaster recovery plans and services.
• Assist with securing and administering FCC radio frequency licenses including filing applications with the FCC on a timely basis, with necessary input from the installation vendors, to ensure that the systems can be operational when needed.
• Assist with maintaining Tower Licenses and FAA approval for towers located near airports.
• Coordinate with outside agencies the analysis of frequency use for Mutual Aide and Emergency response. Assist with developing Memorandums of Understanding for authorized use of such frequencies or written authorization to apply for licenses for said use when appropriate. Attend Emergency Response meetings and apply findings to radio systems.
• Partner with vendors to build relationships, analyze processes and technology to ensure system aligns with industry standards in all areas of radio technology, including but not limited to, network, PC & cabling standards.

Assist with development and installation of radio communications systems for the department on a state-wide basis

• Assist the installation and implementation of all new services and systems with the involved vendors, contractors, architects, engineers, departmental users and other agencies, ensuring that installations meet all standards.
• Assist in implementation of radio installs with regards to network connectivity and ensuring all systems are consistent with standards.
• Provide consultation at the appropriate office, unit, institution, division or department level on the acquisition of new radio communication systems, both under current consideration and for budgetary purposes.
• Assist in planning and conducting reviews of service levels and equipment performance to make recommendations for the improvement of efficiencies and cost controls, responding to program changes and user needs.
• Assist in implementing and ensuring quality control of Fleet Map - identification of all radios, talk groups available and identification of which radios have access to specific talk groups.
• Assist in maintaining inventory & databases reflecting the Fleet Map and inventory of all radio equipment. Maintain drawings of connectivity & key hardware items with regards to the radio systems.
• Maintain inventory of all Code Plugs (electronic file that contains features and programming for a specific radio) for programmable radio in the fleet. Conduct periodic onsite analysis of radio programming of fleet radios and compare to code plug date on file to assure standardization and reliability.
• Assist configuring networking equipment to include switches and other network apparatus used in radio systems and connectivity to existing state networks.
• Install, configure and backup workstations used in any IT-integrated facility-based radio systems.

qualifications:

Top Skills & Years of Experience: 1-2+ years of experience in the following:

- The primary responsibility and expertise are to support, configure, maintain, and install radio systems and the encompassing technologies

- This position will assist in developing, recommending, and implementing standards for radio systems within all institutions (adult institutions, correctional centers and juvenile institutions) included but not limited to hardware, software and network standards for these systems.

- The position will assist in managing radio systems including fleet mapping, maintenance and audit of Code Plug data for programmable radios, maintaining inventory of radio equipment, coordinating purchase of equipment to ensure compatibility and cost effectiveness, coordinate with outside agencies interoperability of radio equipment and frequencies, assist purchasing agent in development of requests for purchase for radio systems and equipment, and assist in administration of licensed FCC frequencies.

Nice to have skills:

- Network topology and troubleshooting skills

- Advanced PC skills

- Microsoft Visio or other documentation software experience

skills:

databases,network connectivity,networking equipment,Coordinate,reliability,install,radio systems,consultation,advise,disaster recovery plans,Communications Plan,field work,filing,Emergency response,installing,lifecycle management,maintenance,cost controls,facilities management,quality control,Radio,radio communications,radio communication,radio equipment,radio frequency,ensure compliance,Security,Technical Services,cabling standards

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.