Telecommunications Technician (Radio Technician) - $39 CTC - ONSITE (CURRENT WI Resident/Relocate to WI)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 08 Month(s)

Skills

Antennas
Backbone.js
Cabling
Mobile Devices
NATURAL
Test Equipment
Lifecycle Management
Radio
Communication

Job Details

Job Description:

CHANDRA TECHNOLOGIES INC is committed to providing some of the most competitive rates in the industry for qualified consultants. For candidates with current or prior experience with the State of Wisconsin experience and all required skills outlined in the job posting, we offer up to 98.5% of the client bill rate on CTC basis, ensuring a very low margin (under $1). Please be advised that client administrative fees will be deducted if applicable. Our payment terms are Net 30, and we guarantee payment within that period of Net 30, regardless of the client's payment status to us.

***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

Location Requirement: Onsite. Candidates must be current WI residents or willing to relocate prior to starting the role.

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.

This position will work closely with the DNR Radio Program staff. The staff consists of Radio Specialist, Radio System Administrator, Inventory Specialist, Tower Specialist, and Frequency Coordinator. This team works to provide radio support across the DNR supporting the State Forests, State Parks, Natural Heritage Conservation, Wildlife, and other Forestry programs. The Radio Program supports these divisions with radio support for fire suppression, prescribed burning, special events, administrative business, and public safety needs. This program coordinates with the WI State Patrol BNEDI technicians for some backbone maintenance needs. The DNR maintains three repeater systems Networked (statewide system primarily supporting wildfire needs), Brown (typically supports State Forest and State Park needs), and Golf (supports Wildfire operations). The DNR supports approximately 150 repeaters across 120 radio sites. The department maintains and supports approximately 2000 handheld and mobile radios.

Required Skills (3-4):

  • Knowledge of conventional VHF Radio System operability (2+ years)
  • Technical competency with electronic equipment. (2+ years)
  • Experience with vehicle and office electronics installation. (2+ years)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. (2+ years)
  • Ability to work alone or in a team environment. (2+ years)

Desired Skills (2-3):

  • Proficiency with radio test equipment (service monitors, antenna analyzers, etc.)
  • Proficiency with radio programming
  • Experience with cabling and network attached equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting radio equipment.
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