800 MHz RADIO SYSTEM COORDINATOR

Department / Division: CENTRAL SERVICES / ADMINISTRATION

FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System
PAY GRADE: 22

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to manage activities of the 800 megahertz radio system. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, inventory, maintenance, repair, replacement of equipment, maintaining all permits, agreements, and licenses developing and managing policies, procedures, budgets, and training and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains inventory of existing radio systems (other than 800 MHz) determines current and future needs presents recommendations for the removal of unnecessary towers, antennae, and equipment. Maintains equipment inventory of all 800 MHz systems and tracks and monitors usage and authorizes users. Acquires permits and licenses for the systems and renews and modifies all to accommodate and upgradedowngrade the system as required. Develops standard operating policies and procedures for the system and keeps current maintains files related to overall operations. Assesses condition of equipment. Develops and maintains serviceuser agreements with departments and vendors. Develops system document library and maintains for system upgradeschanges. Develops and maintains maintenance programs, agreements, and business records. Monitors inter-agency agreements and renewsupdates as needed. Monitors towers, conducts site surveys, evaluations of equipment, and maintains compliance with FCC regulations and standards. Develops annual and life cycle budgets manages expenses and revenues of each. Conducts training program for users coordinates all programs. Programs radios for use on the 800 MHz system. Develops system-use priorities and eligibility criteria, system capacity and assignment, and manages on a regular basis. Procures and distributes additional equipment, maintains a pool inventory of equipment, and coordinates equipment programming, repair and replacement. Troubleshoots calls for service, resolves problems, installs equipment, relocates equipment, repairs or initiates repairs for all equipment. Monitors system use for appropriateness, protocol, as per agreements. Attends training and maintains knowledge of associated radio technology. Coordinates use of system with outside agencies. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current communications technology, Federal Communications Commission regulations related to radio equipment and systems, and modern computerized radios and associated equipment. Knowledge of basic computer operations and systems. Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities to monitor and maintain an 800 MHz radio system. Ability to organize data. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the public and all other groups involved with the activities of the 800 MHz system. Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a clear, concise and effective manner. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

VocationalTechnical diploma in electronics or related field with two years experience in electronic radio systems required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

for this job. Must possess a valid drivers license.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a personal computer, calculator, 35mm camera, drafting equipment, office files, desks, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, andor up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.

DATA CONCEPTION:

Requires the ability to compare andor judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to communicate effectively with people through speech andor signals in order to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments andor directions from supervisors and giving assignments andor directions to co-workers, assistants, and supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Requires the ability to read a variety of weekly project reports, monthly budget reports, quarterly reports, time sheets, performance evaluations, incident reports, management manuals, personnel policies, computer manuals, architectural and engineering drawings, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare miscellaneous correspondence, standard operating procedures, performance evaluations, division reports, lease agreements, contracts, and special project reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people individually and in groups with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE:

Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgement in the absence of the director.

VERBAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages. This includes familiarity with engineering, legal, computer, accounting, vocational, and personnel terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize and determine percentages interpret graphs compute discounts, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc. perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, correlation techniques, factor analysis, and econometrics. FORMSPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually utilize drafting instruments and general office equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using drafting instruments, radio equipment, and general office equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as radios, computers, cameras, drafting equipment and office supplies. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eyehandfoot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Requires the ability to talk andor hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). May be required to communicate via telephone andor two-way radio. div alignright

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