County of San Diego
Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer-25363010
County of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer
– The position serves as a technical lead, driving engineering projects and delivering expert-level support for the County’s radio communications infrastructure. This role blends engineering, analytical, and project management skills to plan, analyze, design, implement, and maintain telecommunications systems, equipment, and circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems. The position collaborates with personnel within the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division to execute system upgrades, implement new technologies, and configure engineered solutions with both existing and new communications systems. The Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division operates and maintains the San Diego County – Imperial County Regional Communications System (RCS) Public safety P25 radio network, serving more than 20,000 subscriber radios across both counties. The County is committed to improving and implementing new technologies for public safety communications and seeks professionals to drive innovation, support reliability, and enhance wireless communications systems. Responsibilities
Analyze, coordinate, design, and maintain telecommunications systems, equipment, and associated circuits for transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems. Collaborate with the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division to execute system upgrades, implement new technologies, and configure engineered solutions with both existing and new communications systems. Operate and maintain the County’s Regional Communications System (RCS) Public safety P25 network and ensure reliability for public safety communications. Drive engineering projects and provide expert-level support within the division. Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a closely related engineering field AND Five (5) years of full-time professional engineering experience in electronic communications, including work with large, multi-site radio and/or microwave networks; OR An equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling nine (9) years. Note:
Professional-level experience performing engineering and analytical work on land mobile radios, trunked radio systems, microwave transport networks, and IP-based communications systems is highly desirable. Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering design/drawing programs is also highly desirable. Please submit a resume with your application. Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores from the evaluation of information provided in the employment and supplemental applications. Responses on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm the information provided is accurate and qualifying. The Department of Human Resources uses Blind Applicant Screening to remove personally identifiable information from recruitments to promote a fair and inclusive selection process. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We value the contributions of veterans and provide resources to support their transition into civilian careers within the County. Additional Information
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace a vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Our Strategic Plan information can be found at the County’s website. Public employees are designated as disaster service workers under California Government Code Sections 3100–3109. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer
– The position serves as a technical lead, driving engineering projects and delivering expert-level support for the County’s radio communications infrastructure. This role blends engineering, analytical, and project management skills to plan, analyze, design, implement, and maintain telecommunications systems, equipment, and circuits for the transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems. The position collaborates with personnel within the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division to execute system upgrades, implement new technologies, and configure engineered solutions with both existing and new communications systems. The Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division operates and maintains the San Diego County – Imperial County Regional Communications System (RCS) Public safety P25 radio network, serving more than 20,000 subscriber radios across both counties. The County is committed to improving and implementing new technologies for public safety communications and seeks professionals to drive innovation, support reliability, and enhance wireless communications systems. Responsibilities
Analyze, coordinate, design, and maintain telecommunications systems, equipment, and associated circuits for transmission, reception, and display of voice, data, and other information on wireless communication systems. Collaborate with the Sheriff’s Wireless Services Division to execute system upgrades, implement new technologies, and configure engineered solutions with both existing and new communications systems. Operate and maintain the County’s Regional Communications System (RCS) Public safety P25 network and ensure reliability for public safety communications. Drive engineering projects and provide expert-level support within the division. Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, telecommunications engineering, or a closely related engineering field AND Five (5) years of full-time professional engineering experience in electronic communications, including work with large, multi-site radio and/or microwave networks; OR An equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling nine (9) years. Note:
Professional-level experience performing engineering and analytical work on land mobile radios, trunked radio systems, microwave transport networks, and IP-based communications systems is highly desirable. Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering design/drawing programs is also highly desirable. Please submit a resume with your application. Evaluation Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores from the evaluation of information provided in the employment and supplemental applications. Responses on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm the information provided is accurate and qualifying. The Department of Human Resources uses Blind Applicant Screening to remove personally identifiable information from recruitments to promote a fair and inclusive selection process. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We value the contributions of veterans and provide resources to support their transition into civilian careers within the County. Additional Information
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace a vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future. Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Our Strategic Plan information can be found at the County’s website. Public employees are designated as disaster service workers under California Government Code Sections 3100–3109. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries Government Administration
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