311 Dispatcher Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Short Description:
Experienced IT professional (6-10 yrs) providing Tier II support for critical 311/911 operations-troubleshooting workstations, apps, networks. Supports Mobile Data Computers to ensure field unit connectivity. Weekend role: 10-hour shifts, 2 days/week
Complete Description:
Employment Type: Contract W2/1099
The Tier II technician provides direct technical support for the District's 911 and 311 call floors, per Client's mission to ensure uninterrupted operation of 91/311-critical applications, hardware, and communication systems. The resource troubleshoots and maintains call floor workstations, CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) and other mission critical 911/311 applications, voice recording systems, and other integrated platforms used by call takers and dispatchers. In addition, the technician supports the MDC division by imaging, configuring, and repairing mobile devices, routers, and tablets deployed in first responder (Fire/Police) vehicles. This role requires monitoring and escalating network and system performance issues, performing software updates and patching, and coordinating with internal IT and vendor partners to resolve incidents quickly, troubleshoot technical issues, and prevent service disruption.
Shift time 2 PM - Midnight
CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
1. Provides Tier II IT support for 911 and 311 call floor operations, including troubleshooting workstations, testing software updates, resolving system glitches, and assisting users.
2. Supports MDC division operations, including imaging, processing client support requests, configuring, and maintaining toughbooks, routers, and associated vehicle installations.
3. Provides support and feedback on implementation of IT hardware and application solutions for the call floor and MDC environments.
4. Performs tests, participates in system acceptance procedures, and performance monitoring methods for call floor applications and MDC systems.
5. Supports radio communications, dispatch operations, and network system infrastructure, including routine monitoring, alarm escalation, and coordination with OCTO and external stakeholders.
6. Provides IT support for Mobile VPN and mobile connectivity tools, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and coverage analysis.
7. Follows OUC-IT Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Tier II troubleshooting and daily operations.
8. Supports IT asset management by tracking, updating, and maintaining inventory of call floor and MDC hardware, ensuring accurate records of equipment assignment, deployment, and lifecycle status.
9. Uses the ServiceNow ticketing system to open, track, update, and close OUC-IT service tickets in accordance with established processes.
10. Participates in inter-agency coordination to ensure technical requirements for 911, 311, and MDC systems are met.
11. Assists with security patching, operating system upgrades, firewall coordination, and integration of agency software into call floor and MDC environments.
12. Assists in the deployment of new hardware and applications, including installation, configuration, testing, and user support.
13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
Skill Matrix:
• 6-10 yrs. designing, developing, and testing computer systems and components
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with IT lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and QA
• Experience with IT system security principles and technical documentation.
• Support in the research, evaluation and integration of new technologies
• Experience with IT security principles, methods, and tools utilized for IT security & support applications.
• Experience with operating systems installation and configuration procedures to assist in installing & maintaining the operating system environment.
• Experience with network standards, and network management tools to perform routine network configuration management functions.
• Experience with maintaining database operations and assisting in database restoration.
• Experience monitoring system performance & recovering data from backup in the event of hardware / software failure.
• Experience with customer support, problem resolution databases, and troubleshooting techniques
• A+ or Network+ certifications preferred but not required
Compensation: $42.00 - $47.00 per hour
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.