5427 - Land Mobile Radio System Analyst I

Salary Grade: 13

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $57,607 - $69,128 Annually 
Full Range: $57,607 - $80,649 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.   

Configures, deploys, troubleshoots and maintains public safety radios, radio software, management systems, and associated peripherals infrastructure following generally defined procedures and practices for customers of the Pima County Wireless Integrated Network, both internal and external. 

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Configures, deploys, trouble shoots and maintains public safety radios, radio software, management systems and associated peripherals infrastructure;

Participates in the daily operations of the PCWIN Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems;

Answers user inquiries regarding radio operations or hardware operation to resolve problems;

Troubleshoots and resolves complicated issues within the customer radios and affiliated software and hardware environment; 

Configures custom servers and software that are used to troubleshoot and program radios;

Uses network management tools to monitor performance and ensures proper operation of the PCWIN system;

Installs and configures mobile radios in a variety of vehicles, including firetrucks, ambulances, and police vehicles;

Maintains records of daily work order and workflow transactions, problems and remedial actions taken using MCM Technologies CommSHOP Asset Management and Workorder software;

Manages databases utilizing Microsoft SQL including adding, deleting, and modifying records as well as assisting the vendor with database upgrades and configurations;

Reads and interprets technical manuals, confers with users, and conducts Motorola Radio Service Software (MRSS) computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support;

Refers tickets to LMR Systems Analyst Senior staff that require advance troubleshooting and root-cause analysis;

Prepares training material and trains users in the proper use of radio hardware or software;

Confers with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications;

Provides liaison and coordination of communications activities with county departments, other government and private agencies and contractors;

Identifies user equipment requirements, equipment installation location, coordinates construction, and monitors the project changes, costs and payments;

Identifies and investigates operational and procedural problems, analyzes data and recommends corrective actions to management and staff;

Manages facility and field inventory of buildings, towers, cabling, generators, radio and network equipment and parts at multiple radio and dispatch sites;

Reviews and evaluates facility telecommunication plans, equipment specifications and performance requirements;

Makes recommendations for telecommunication equipment specifications, cost and equipment purchases;

Prepares documentation and updates manuals, procedure requirements and equipment operations;

Verifies and processes documents, maintains records, prepares memos, letters and other written communications;

May climb elevated platforms and radio towers to adjust, troubleshoot, repair and/or maintain a variety of equipment.
 

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical trade school with a major in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems (MIS), or a closely related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment. 

(Relevant work experience and/or education from an accredited college or university or technical school may be substituted.)

OR

Four years of experience working in a radio shop that supports a medium to large enterprise radio communications system, which includes three years configuring, monitoring, and managing networking equipment such as routers and switches.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  

 

1. Experience troubleshooting complex radio issues.

1. Experience working with electronic equipment.

1. Experience working in a team environment.

1. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

1. Experience providing excellent customer service.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.