State of Nebraska is hiring: Public Safety Statewide Radio System Manager in Lin

Public Safety Statewide Radio System Manager

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Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65

Salary: $48.997

Job Posting: JR2025-00019123 Public Safety Statewide Radio System Manager (Open)

The statewide radio manager oversees the entire radio communications network for the State of Nebraska, serving State Agencies, Police, firefighters, Volunteer Fire Departments, and dispatchers. Through 64 towers across Nebraska and double-redundant call processors, the SRS supports 40 agencies that rely on the system full-time, and more than 97% of counties use the SRS for interoperability with SRS users through regional operations standard radios located at county dispatch centers. Responsible for ensuring the system\'s operational integrity, performance, and compliance. The position often requires a mix of technical expertise, management skills, and strategic planning.

Job Duties

• System Oversight & Operations: Manage the daily operations of the statewide public safety radio communications system (P25 or similar).
• Ensure reliable, secure, and interoperable radio communications for state, local, and federal public safety agencies.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and coverage; address outages, failures, and interference issues.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Planning & Development: Develop long-term strategies for system upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle replacement.
• Manage spectrum/licensing requirements with the FCC.
• Plan and implement system enhancements to improve interoperability, coverage, and resilience.

• Technical Management: Direct technical staff, contractors, and vendors responsible for infrastructure, towers, microwave links, repeaters, and dispatch centers.
• Oversee cybersecurity and physical security measures for communication infrastructure.
• Maintain system documentation, technical standards, and operational guidelines.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison to public safety agencies, local governments, federal partners, and telecom vendors.
• Coordinate interoperability planning between multiple jurisdictions and agencies.
• Provide technical consultation and training to user agencies.

• Administration & Compliance: Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement related to system operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, grant requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare reports, policies, and briefings for executive leadership and advisory boards.

• Emergency & Incident Response: Provide technical support and coordination during large-scale incidents, disasters, or special events.
• Ensure redundant and backup communication systems are available for continuity of operations.

Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience in related information technology discipline(s) (network infrastructure, coding, systems or database), and two years of experience supervising activities of professional level IT Staff; experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis, two years of which should be as a project coordinator, leader, or supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Public Safety Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred in some states). 7–10 years of progressive experience in radio communications system management or public safety technology. Certifications such as: APCO certifications (e.g., RADO, COML, CTO, or ENP). FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL). Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Demonstrated experience with statewide or regional public safety communication networks. Familiarity with federal and state grant programs for communications infrastructure. Experience working with multi-agency governance boards and advisory committees. Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships. Knowledge of GIS mapping tools for coverage analysis and system planning.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of P25 trunked radio systems, LMR (Land Mobile Radio), RF engineering, and microwave backhaul networks.
• System Administration: Experience managing large-scale radio infrastructure, including towers, repeaters, consoles, and network monitoring tools.
• Project Management: Ability to oversee system upgrades, lifecycle planning, and multi-year infrastructure projects.
• Interoperability & Standards: Familiarity with APCO, FCC regulations, NTIA, NIST, and DHS interoperability standards.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in diagnosing complex technical issues and coordinating solutions under pressure.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, lead teams, and manage contractors/vendors.
• Emergency Operations: Experience supporting communications during disasters, large-scale incidents, and continuity-of-operations planning.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Knowledge of radio network security, encryption, and resilience against cyber and physical threats.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accrual immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that\'s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Equal Opportunity Statement: The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.