About this role
Location
18100 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060
Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”. Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA
POSITION
Public Safety Radio System Technician
DEPARTMENT
Communications
WORK SCHEDULE
As Assigned
STATUS
Full-time
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
2027
HOURLY RATE
Up to $39.1282 per hour
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Public Safety Radio System Technician for the Communications department, responsible for maintaining the Public Safety Radio system.
DUTIES
Assists Radio System Manager with oversight of the Public Safety Radio system including software, hardware, towers, tower facilities, generators, battery backup systems, dispatch consoles, mobile, and handheld radios.
Maintains radio maintenance facility and equipment, including monitoring operations, scheduling maintenance, and contacting vendors as necessary and ensuring maintenance of required records. Escorts vendors in sensitive areas during repair or maintenance of various systems.
Monitors stock of inventory of spare radio equipment, coordinates with Radio System Manager to order new or additional equipment to maintain adequate stock levels.
Maintains security systems of all tower sites including buildings, towers, perimeter, and grounds.
Maintains communication with various departments using the Public Safety Radio System, such as law enforcement and fire departments and other County departments, including problem resolution, coordinating activities, and occasionally communicating policy/procedural changes as needed.
Maintains computer database of radio users and their appropriate radio identifiers, including receiving new information and entering data into computer.
Installs and configures Software used to program various makes and models of subscriber units.
Assists with support of amateur radio equipment co-located at Hamilton County tower sites and facilities. Maintains high standards for installation of amateur radio equipment including proper grounding, power, and limiting interference.
Prepares radio usage statistical reports for Communications, Police and Fire departments.
Assists with establishing yearly goals and objectives for the operation of the radio system
Assists with yearly budget preparation for components of the radio system.
Attends Hamilton County Public Safety Radio Users Group meetings.
Shares 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies.
Maintains awareness of new trends and advances in the field, attending workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Maintains membership in appropriate industry groups, committees, or peer groups.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED. Minimum of five years of Public Safety Communications experience or equivalent experience.
Through knowledge of 800MHz radio infrastructure, consoles, radio equipment, and training requirements to operate such systems.
Through knowledge of radio talk group, procedures, limitations, acronyms, and codes.
Knowledge and understanding, P25, and VHF radio systems, microwaves, and radio repeaters.
Knowledge and understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
Ability to execute projects from start to finish, provide input on planning processes related to communications equipment and systems.
Ability to comply with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Thorough knowledge of Hamilton County geography and area law enforcement, EMS and fire demands, and ability to use and understand maps.
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to Public Safety Radio Communications and major issues which require effective coordinated actions.
Ability to properly use office/communications equipment, computer, printer.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare correspondence and various detailed reports as required.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, various law enforcement and fire departments and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer/department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to collect, review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information.
Ability to plan, implement and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete tasks effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.
Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally, and decisively to emergency situations.
Ability to occasionally work evening, weekend, and/or extended hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.
Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Incumbent's duties are broad in scope with many variables and considerations. Incumbent performs according to general guidelines, exercising independent judgment and resolving problems and accommodating needs of multiple departments/agencies.
III. RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent makes authoritative application of department policies and procedures in accomplishing well-established goals and objectives. Incumbent receives general supervision, discussing unusual situations with supervisor at incumbent's discretion. Work is reviewed primarily for soundness of judgment and attainment of objectives.
IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Incumbent communicates frequently with co-workers, other County departments, various law enforcement and fire departments, and the public for purposes of exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, coordinating radio services, and resolving problems.
Incumbent reports directly to the Radio Systems Manager.
V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment, involving sitting for long periods, sitting and walking at will, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, keyboarding, fingering/grasping/handling objects, kneeling/bending/reaching/ close/far vision, color/depth perception, driving, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call for emergencies and occasionally works evening, weekend, and/or extended hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The job description for the position of Public Safety Radio System Technician for the Hamilton County Communications department, describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.