Telecommunications Technician III

Under the general supervision of the DNR Radio Specialist, this position provides specialized technical and comprehensive support, consultation, and training services for Department staff on P25 and analog conventional radio systems that are owned and operated by the DNR. The primary responsibility is 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 multiple DNR divisions. The position will assist in managing DNR radio systems including repeaters, handheld radios, mobile radios, vehicle repeaters, base stations and all other ancillary technologies that incorporate radio technologies. This position provides guidance on the interoperability of radio equipment and frequencies, assist the Radio Specialist in development of requests for purchase for radio systems and equipment, and assist in administration of FCC frequencies licensed to DNR. This position will be required to perform duties that include monitoring and responding to trouble/help tickets, performing yearly maintenance and programming, assisting DNR customers with radio requests, installing vehicle and office radios, and all other technical work required to maintain and manage a fleet of radios. Extensive field work and travel are incorporated in this position with "hands on" work in installing and maintaining these systems. This position will be considered a "statewide asset". This position will support radio needs in support of wildland firefighting and public safety needs. This position will work closely within the DNR Radio Program and other DNR owned facilities, DOA 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 when required.

DNR Radio Program make up includes:

- Up to 4000 customers, from 3 DNR Divisions

- Approximately 100 DNR offices

- Radio Inventory o Approximately 1500 handheld radios o 20 aviation radios o Approximately 750 mobile/vehicle radios

- Infrastructure o 60 towers

o 158 repeaters

1. Knowledge of radio equipment and digital/analog conventional radio systems.

2. Knowledge of all operation procedures in radio equipment.

3. Knowledge of FCC Licensing procedures and license maintenance requirements.

4. Knowledge of Radio Programming related to software and interface equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.