Radio Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

RADIO SHOP INTEGRATOR
Emergency Management Division

Pay grade 17
Salary range $27.19 - $40.79 ($56,555.20 - $84,843.20 annual)
Work hours M-F, 8A-5P

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• FRS Retirement

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Education Incentives

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Wellness Incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free Employee Gym

• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION
Skilled work installing and repairing two-way radios and other electronic equipment in a variety of public safety vehicles to include, but not limited to, patrol vehicles, boats, engines, ambulances, large trucks and other public safety and public works vehicles.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Assists Communications System Specialists in:

• Installation, repairs, modifications, and maintenance of both trunked and conventional radios, fixed and mobile base stations, repeaters, remote controls, microwave systems, antennas, satellite communications systems, radio dispatch consoles, radios, intercoms and electronic equipment.

• Installs and configures Windows operating systems on a variety of processor-based radio equipment.

• Installs and configures radio system specific application software on processor-based equipment.

• Uses computer programming software to program radios and radio system components.

• Installation, configures, and maintains networking equipment and networked components.

• Uses electronic test equipment to perform diagnostics to determine proper operation or define problems.

• Checks and tests installation, troubleshooting, isolation and repairs of malfunctioning electronic equipment.

• Acts as liaison with communications component vendors for proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Assists in organizing and establishing operating controls and procedures for the various communication systems.

• Maintains current knowledge of communications systems (hardware and software) modifications and upgrades.

• Designs, builds, and repairs special equipment as needed.

• Covers for technicians performing field duty as the Radio Shop Customer Service Representative.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Principles and practices of radiotelephone communications systems; principles of electronic systems, as well as electrical theory and maintenance; operating principles of radio transmitting equipment and related power supplies; use of communications test equipment.

• Standard methods, practices, tools, equipment and materials for in-vehicle installation.

• Repairs and maintains two-way radios; occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.

• Work from schematic diagrams, blueprints and service manuals; detect defects, maintain and make repairs to shop equipment and tools; 

• Follow complex oral and written instructions under limited supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; see colors, speak in a manner that can be understood, walk, climb, stand, sit for long periods, bend, stoop, crawl. 

• Perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination. 

• Lift and safely carry up to forty-five (45) pounds of weight frequently or as needed and occasionally exert up to 50 to 75 pounds of force to move objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.  

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in in-vehicle two-way radio installation.

• Must have the aptitude to utilize various software applications in performing daily tasks such as Motion360 "MCM" for inventory tracking and work order documentation. 

• Use of other system management software including Microsoft suite of applications.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment within this classification.

• A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position may be required to deploy in, or out of county, as part of the radio services team to provide assistance to public safety in the aftermath of disasters.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.