Radio Engineer, Dimondale, MI, US

This position is the recognized resource responsible for the development of radio programming files for distribution and installation into Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) radios for the State of Michigan. The position is responsible to identify existing and request new Radio IDs, Talkgroups and Encryption for use in developing and building the templates installed into an MPSCS radio.

This position requires extensive use of computer skills and this person must be able to accurately enter data into the radio programming files and associated asset management software (EAM) and databases.

This person must function with minimal supervision and require minimal direction while performing these duties.

Requirements
Three years of experience as a Radio/Communications Technician
Two years of experience with P25 Radio Programming (Motorola & Kenwood)

Desired Experience
Military/Public Safety/Radio Communications (not Network)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Duties may involve use of personal vehicle
FCC General Radio Telephone License, APCO Certificate, or approved equivalent

Duty 1: Radio Programming Templates
This position is the recognized resource for building radio programming templates for all MPSCS radios in the Metro Region totaling 44,401 radios. Individual tasks related to the duty:

Identify radio programming needs through written request, user contract, related task, or MPSCS initiated change/requirement.
Contact user to define and verify all requested changes.
Develop prototype template for field-testing.
Request radio IDs and Talkgroup IDs for radio templates.
Quality check templates for accuracy and remove errors.
Build archives as required for distribution to field units for radio programming.
Coordinate reprogramming of all appropriate field units.

Duty 2: EAM and Database Management
Using EAM, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel, this position is responsible for compiling, recording and making database entries into the EAM system and associated databases used by MPSCS.

Compile equipment information for EAM and associated databases.
Determine billing levels appropriate for each radio template.
Input equipment and associated information into EAM associated databases.
Quality check EAM and databases as required for accuracy of radio records.

Duty 3: Radio Programming
Program MPSCS radios with appropriate templates and encryption codes.
Support MPSCS field staff as required for programming of MPSCS radios.

Duty 4: Technical Support
Support NCC in programming IDs and Talkgroups.
Investigate issues related to MPSCS radios operations on the system.
Support evaluation of new radios for compliance with technical and performance standards as required by the MPSCS.
Test new programming software and provide field support for new programming software.
Respond to requests for information regarding radio templates and associated records in EAM and databases.

Duty 5: Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.

Respond to internal and external emails.
Record hours and associated activity reports.
Routine paperwork and records in support of this position.
General housekeeping of work area.
As required in support of the MPSCS.

Top Skills & Years of Experience
3+ years of experience with P25 Radio Programming (Motorola/Kenwood) - Required
Military/Public Safety/Radio Communications (not Network) - Desired
Two-way radio experience - Desired

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