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The Radio Communication Specialist I, under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Radio Communication Specialist, communicate effectively with TFS managers and interface with other state agency personnel, maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations, ensure that all TFS communications and computer software is properly licensed and programmed accordingly. Install, modify, diagnose and repair TFS digital computer systems and FM radio transceiver communication systems. Perform documentation or data entry necessary to
maintain service logs, asset control, inventory control and cost accounting systems. Respond to a variety of wildfire and all-hazard incidents and provide logistical support as needed. ***The location for this position will be determined based on candidate selection.***

Responsibilities:
-Under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Radio Communication Specialist, communicate effectively with TFS managers and interface with other state agency personnel
-Install, modify, diagnose, and repair TFS digital computer systems and FM radio transceiver communications systems. Installing cable connections, calculating power loss. Basic troubleshooting
and diagnostics. Radio programming, installing computer software, new computer set-up, and
computer virus identification and removal. (May require extended bending, reaching, stooping,
kneeling, squatting, and sitting.)
-Perform documentation or data entry necessary to maintain service logs, asset control, inventory control, and cost accounting systems, Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedure,
and guidelines
-Manage and account for assigned TFS property
-Participate in agency-sponsored training, programs and activities (May require infrequent travel in State vehicles with overnight stays).

-Maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Ensure that all TFS communications and computer software be properly licensed and programmed accordingly.
-Available for emergency response and to establish emergency field communications systems as required. (May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions. May also require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, smoke, rain, and temperature extremes. May also require walking long distances, standing for extended periods and twisting. May also require driving motor vehicles long distances and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time.)

-Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Associates degree.

Preferred Education: Associate degree in Applied Sciences or two (2) year equivalent technical degree, with specialization in FM communications and computer repair.

Required Experience: Five (5) years in the field of customer service.

Preferred Experience: Five (5) to ten (10) years of proven customer service field experience. Experience working with FM communications systems with a wildland fire agency. Holds Amateur Radio License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of FM communications and computer (PC) assembly , repair and maintenance;
Required Abilities: Ability to become familiar with basic knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS).. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.