Rose International is hiring: Radio Systems Engineer in Madison

Job TitleConsultant must be a Wisconsin resident or willing to relocate. This is a hybrid position with travel as required.Required Skills and Experience:Knowledge of radio equipment and digital radio trunking systemsKnowledge of all operation procedures in radio equipmentKnowledge of SIMPsKnowledge of FCC Licensing procedures and license maintenance requirementsKnowledge of Radio Programming related to software and interface equipmentKnowledge of how to properly maintain fleet of portable batteriesWorking knowledge of PCs, standard Windows OS's and Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Word, Excel)Experience with workstation backup principlesExperience with networking concepts and principlesExperience working with network hardware including switches, routers & firewallsExperience cabling network-attached equipment, to include copper and fiber optic technologiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsSkill in resolution of conflicts of both technical issues and interpersonal relationshipsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Division personnel, institution personnel, professional consultants, vendors / trades people, and representatives of other agenciesAbility to create clear and comprehensive technical documentation and detailed system diagramsAbility to work well alone or in a team environmentAbility to manage time and juggle multiple simultaneous projects and operational responsibilitiesPreferred Skills and Experience:Network topology and troubleshooting skillsAdvanced PC skillsMicrosoft Visio or other documentation software experiencePosition Summary:Under the general supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor & Client Radio Coordinator, this position provides specialized technical and comprehensive support, consultation, and training services for Client staff on P25 digital trunking radio systems. 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 Client 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 Client 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 FCC frequencies licensed to Client. This position will assist in connecting these systems to existing state networks and stay up to date with networking & I.T. principles in line with Client. Extensive field work and travel are incorporated in this position with "hands on" work in installing and maintaining these systems. This position will work closely with Client and other facilities, Client facilities management, and vendors in lifecycle management of radio-based systems. The person assigned to this position will be required to assist in directing vendors in installation and maintenance of these systems.