City of Boulder

City of Boulder

Radio Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$121kDetected 14 days ago
LinuxSystems EngineeringRF EngineeringControlsCiscoCommunicationFiber Optics

About the role

  • It's a great time to join the City of Boulder!
  • Reports all accidents and damage to city property. - Knows and complies with all city and department policies; participates in professional training and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer and office equipment and a variety of test equipment and maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical administration and lifecycle management of the City's Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system (Motorola Astro APCO25 Phase 1 simulcast), evaluating system performance, interpreting diagnostic data, and developing strategies to optimize reliability, interoperability, resiliency, and compliance with established performance standards.
  • Ensures the system performs within established standards and achieves established service levels.
  • Performs system configuration, repair, adjustment, and other actions under the guidance of the Radio Systems Architect to improve system performance that follow best practices based on independent analysis of system data and diagnosis of system issues, including issues outside of the system that impact system performance.
  • Recommends and implements hardware and software solutions to enhance the City's interference detection, analysis, and mitigation capabilities.
  • Manages radio encryption Key Management Facility (KMF).
  • Develops and maintains dispatch console screen configurations.
  • Performs subscriber equipment 'code plug' programming development and change management, as well as deployment of code plug files through automated delivery systems such as Over the Air Programming (OTAP), Wi-Fi and manual programming w/ Customer Programming Software (CPS) and Motorola Radio Management
  • Advises on and performs infrastructure changes at radio and dispatch sites including rack management, data and RF cable management in the building and on towers, terminating appropriate data and RF cables and weather proofing when needed.
  • Manages the installation, maintenance, and optimization of end-user subscriber equipment by analyzing RF system performance, conducting advanced diagnostics, and developing preventative maintenance strategies to ensure the reliability and availability of communications systems supporting public safety and City operations.
  • Develops and delivers technical training programs and provides expert consultation to users on subscriber equipment, radio systems, and regional interoperability protocols.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as harmoniously with other employees and in teams.
  • Ability to obtain all required OEM Advanced System Keys via State of Colorado CCNC testing processes.
  • Must be able to comply fully with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy.
  • Increases industry knowledge and expertise regularly, as well as specific city systems proficiency.
  • Ensures efficient management of the Radio Shop by completing required documentation and other electronic paperwork, as well as ensuring appropriate inventories of parts and equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.
  • Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.

Nice to have

  • Ability to configure, administer, and operate a wide area IP and MPLS network.
  • Knowledge of relevant OEM systems operations and maintenance certifications with a focus on P25 Phase 1 Trunking Simulcast or Multi Cast.
  • Bachelor's degree in electronics or engineering-related field.
  • Seven (7) years of experience with the maintenance and optimization of land mobile radio (LMR) systems across multiple manufacturer systems.
  • CCNA, NRS or equivalent network certification.
  • A+, Net+, and/or Linux+ certifications.
  • Factory certifications from Motorola Solutions, Aviat, Kenwood (Viking products), or any other radio equipment manufacturers that could be transferrable knowledge.
  • Skill and experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public safety and public service agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

  • Assorted precision and non-precision hand tools, power tools, soldering stations, de-soldering tools.
  • Machines and Equipment Used: Assorted precision and non-precision hand tools, power tools, soldering stations, de-soldering tools.

Compensation

  • Full Pay Range
  • 83,616.00 - 121,118.40

Benefits

  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials.
  • Benefit Eligibility Group:

Company info

  • Under limited direction, serves as a technical expert for Radio Services P25 land mobile radio network known as CBIRS and associated systems and equipment, including digital microwave, fiber optic, ethernet and MPLS and lessor networks and supporting computer systems and applications.
  • Represents Radio Services in communication with customers, vendors, and peer agencies and ensures 24x7x365 availability of system, acceptable coverage/audio performance, and rapid repair of identified issues, ensuring achievement of established services levels.
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