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City of Laredo

City of Laredo is hiring: Radio Communications Admin., (B255515-1), 211, Radio C

City of Laredo, Laredo, TX, United States, 78045

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Manages and maintains the P25 800 MHz Trunked Radio System, provides the City of Laredo departments with technical support, and promotes the interoperability use of the system with State and local law enforcement agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

  • Creates and modifies programming radio’s templates (code-plugs); programs new radios and reprograms existing radios.
  • Manages the South Texas Regional P25 VHF Trunked Radio System.
  • Maintains, repairs, and replaces radio system’s infrastructure.
  • Prepares RFP and RFQ responses for new two way radio infrastructure equipment.
  • Establishes and maintains the City radio equipment inventory and radio equipment repair database.
  • Assesses current and future capital equipment needs for the City's radio system; works with vendors to determine equipment costs.
  • Assists in support and maintenance of the City's network
  • Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Of

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

  • Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Knowledge of operating systems
  • Knowledge of project and resource management
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles
  • Knowledge of radio systems

Skills And Abilities

  • Skill in organization and time management
  • Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
  • Skill in troubleshooting
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
  • Ability to prepare budget request and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance
  • Ability to coordinate the preventive maintenance and repairs of communications equipment and supporting equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

  • Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
  • Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

  • Confined space

Sometimes

  • Construction site
  • Warehouse environment

Frequently

  • Outdoor environment
  • Vehicles

Often

  • Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

  • Individuals with known violent backgrounds
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

  • Individuals who are hostile or irate
  • Communicable diseases
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Sometimes

  • Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
  • Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
  • Moving mechanical parts

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

  • International travel

Seldom

  • National travel

Sometimes

  • Regional travel

Frequently

  • Local travel

Required Education and Experience

  • Associates degree from an accredited* college or university in Computer Science or related field
  • At least five (5) years of experience in Motorola p25 trunked radio systems and Motorola two-way radio programming
  • Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)

Valid Licenses or Certifications

  • Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values. #J-18808-Ljbffr