Radio System Administrator

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Radio System Administrator

Salary

$38.09 - $53.77 Hourly

Location

Shakopee, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00007

Division

County Sheriff's Office

Department

Sheriff Communications

Opening Date

01/18/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

300

Job Summary

Performs the overall operation and configuration of Scott County's 800MHz interoperable radio system, including selection, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of base stations, consoles, computers, portable and mobile radios, and related electronic equipment for radio communications. Develops and maintains the infrastructure configuration and subscriber database for Scott County's radio subsystem. The 800MHz system is the primary communications system for all police, fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), public works, and public health users in Scott County. This position is critical to maintain the proper technical configuration and function of the radio system and to maintain operational procedures.

Essential Duties

Develops and maintains all radio code plugs and encryption keys.  Programs all subscriber radios and maintains the subscriber database.

Configures, troubleshoots, and maintains all of the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) network equipment including switches, routers, fiber optic multiplexors, as well as all subsite equipment, including base stations, Trac units, and DC Power Plants.

Administers public safety networks that are not maintained by Scott County IT. This includes switches, routers, firewalls, and devices for the camera, SCADA, and mesonet networks.

Develops operational policies and delivers system-use training to police, fire, EMS, and public works users.

Develops budget requests for operational expenses and capital equipment.

Serves as the lead point of contact for operational and technical concerns with the 800MHz radio system.

Provides system alarm monitoring and response to critical failures 24 hours a day.

Maintains a valid class D license and drives to remote sites to perform independent site maintenance.

Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time. 

Performs other duties as required or assigned.  


 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires HS graduation/GED and 10 years of experience related to the upkeep, operation, maintenance and/or support of radio, microwave, emergency communications and/or 800 MHz radio systems. One year of related post-secondary schooling or technical training may take the place of 2 years of the experience. Motorola factory training for radio system administration, experience in networking and/or infrastructure maintenance; use of programming software for portable radios; and knowledge of IP networking and P25 radio system architecture is desirable. One must have a reliable means of transportation and a valid driver's license for the performance of work responsibilities.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience.  Top candidates will be invited to participate in additional assessments.  Final selection will include: a background investigation, psychological  evaluation, physical exam, drug testing, and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:
(Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/

  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
  • On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
  • Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

  • Short-Term Disability
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Minnesota Benefit Association
  • Vision Plan
  • Scott County Employees Association
  • Spirit of Scott
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Training Opportunities


Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!

01
Please select your highest level of completed education:
  • No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
  • Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
  • 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
  • Associate's Degree
  • 2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
  • 3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
  • Master's Degree
  • Schooling beyond Master's level
  • Law Degree
  • Doctorate
02
If you possess a degree(s), please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):
03
Please select the answer that best describes your experience (full-time equivalency) with radio system administration, networking and/or infrastructure maintenance:
  • No Experience
  • Up to 6 months
  • 6 to 11 months
  • 12 to 23 months
  • 24 to 35 months
  • 36 to 47 months
  • 48 to 59 months
  • 60 to 71 months
  • 72 to 83 months
  • 84 to 95 months
  • 96 to 107 months
  • 108 to 119 months
  • 120 or more months
04
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
05
Indicate number of radios programmed to operate on a P25 digital trunked radio system:
  • None
  • 25 - 49
  • 50 or more
06
Have you successfully completed Motorola System Administrator applications training?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
08
Indicate experience working with Provisioning Manager, Affliliations Display, or Radio Control Manager programs?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year or more
09
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
10
Have you successfully completed training for servicing the GTR 8000 base radio?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
12
Describe your experience configuring fiber multiplexors and/or channel banks?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year or more
13
Describe experience completing remote radio site preventive maintenance and repair service:
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One - four years
  • Five years or more
14
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Do you have a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Agency
Scott County (MN)
Address
200 4th Avenue West
#201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Phone
952-496-8103