VHF Radio System Technician | Green Bay,Wisconsin (Onsite)

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 10+ month(s)

Skills

Video
JD
Electronics
Licensing
Interfaces
Computer Networking
Switches
Routers
Firewall
Cabling
Optical Fiber
Technical Writing
LinkedIn
Disaster Recovery
Supervision
Training
Inventory
System Administration
Administrative Support
Mobile Devices
Aviation
Facility Management
Management
Antennas
Radio
Test Equipment
Firmware
Computer Hardware
Oracle UCM
IMG

Job Details

Hi,

Position: VHF Radio System Technician

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Interview Mode: Video

JD

  • Knowledge of conventional VHF Radio System operability (2+ years)
  • Experience with mobile system installation (vehicle and office electronics; 2+ years)
  • Knowledge of FCC licensing procedures and license maintenance
  • Radio programming using software/interfaces
  • Maintaining portable radio battery fleets
  • Networking experience, including switches, routers, and firewalls
  • Experience cabling with copper and fiber optic technologies
  • Clear technical documentation and system diagram creation

If you think you have a fit, send me:

  • The candidate's resume
  • The candidate's LinkedIn profile URL.
  • Confirm the candidate is currently in Wisconsin or willing to relocate before the start of the role.
  • Confirm the candidate is comfortable traveling throughout the state to support Radio systems in the field.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

  • Proficiency with radio test equipment (service monitors, antenna analyzers, etc.)
  • Experience troubleshooting radio equipment
  • Experience in emergency back-up and disaster recovery radio planning

DESCRIPTION OF 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 owned and operated by the DNR. The primary responsibility is to support, configure, maintain, and install radio systems and encompassing technologies.

This position assists in developing, recommending, and implementing standards for radio systems within multiple DNR divisions. It helps manage radio systems including repeaters, handheld radios, mobile radios, vehicle repeaters, base stations, and all ancillary technologies. Duties include monitoring/responding to help tickets, annual maintenance, programming, installing radios in vehicles and offices, and general radio fleet maintenance.

This position will work closely with DNR Radio Program staff including specialists in inventory, frequency, towers, and system administration. It will support radio needs for wildfire suppression, prescribed burning, public safety, and administrative operations. This is a statewide asset position that requires frequent travel, including overnight stays, and hands-on field work.

The Radio Program supports:

  • Up to 4000 users across 3 DNR divisions
  • ~100 DNR offices
  • ~1500 handheld radios, 20 aviation radios, and ~750 mobile/vehicle radios
  • ~60 towers and 158 repeaters across 120 sites

This role also includes coordinating with DOA Facilities Management and external vendors and may involve directing vendor work in the field.

Other notables:

Equipment -- Technicians will utilize tools including multimeters, service monitors, antenna analyzers, power meters, and other radio test equipment. The technician may assist in programming, firmware updates, and hardware installations of mobile and base radios.

Niranjan Kumar | Technical Recruiter

Email:
Stellent IT | office :

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