Manager - Radio Systems Bureau (Appointed) Job at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police

Definition Incumbents effectively manage the services associated with county wide two-way radio communications networks and supporting critical radio communications for all organizational components of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Incumbents must either possess a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Certified Electronics Technician certificate or can obtain an FCC General Radio Telephone Operator License within 12 months of employment.

Distinguishing Characteristics This position serves at the pleasure of the Sheriff and is not subject to the competitive requirements of the Civil Service Rules of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Supervision Received and Exercised Receive direction from the Director of the Radio Systems Bureau; and exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical/office support staff.

Best Candidates Will Have:

• Five years of increasingly responsible work experience in a Law Enforcement, Military, or Civilian Radio Systems Environment.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering/Criminal Justice/Telecommunications.
• Equivalent to seven years of increasingly responsible work experience with LVMPD, Law Enforcement, Military, or Civilian Radio Systems Environment.
• Experience with coordinating and managing multiple projects to fulfill program objectives related to the department’s county wide two-way radio network operations and the supporting sub-system.
• Experience with evaluating existing radio networks and resolve problems encountered during daily operations including the monitoring, evaluation, repairs, and management of multiple wireless radio and networking systems supporting the LVMPD and other partnering public-safety agencies in Southern Nevada.
• Experience with providing analysis, input, selection, design, and implementation of the latest technologies surrounding radio system solutions and support where necessary.
• Experience with ensuring the installation and maintenance of radios system RF infrastructure, network equipment, sub-systems, and dispatch equipment.
• Experience with managing and providing regular requested updates as required on projects and maintain records and reports as required.
• Experience with ensuring compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations relating to the safety of personnel and the operation of the LVMPD radio networks (currently Astro 25), manage the scheduled maintenance and preventative inspections of the radio system, network equipment, and ancillary sub-systems, and provide records and reports as required.
• Experience with managing and directing the development and oversight of outsourced vendor contracts pertaining to the services, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of the radio infrastructure, network, and ancillary sub-systems of the public-safety radio networks.
• Experience with providing technical guidance, direction, and develop specifications for radio systems, dispatch equipment, and networks provided by approved vendors/contractors.
• Experience with monitoring expenditures and assist if required in the development of budgets.
• Experience with ensuring proper instructions and training of personnel in methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, and approved safety protocols.
• Experience with representing the Agency/Section/Bureau professionally at meetings, functions, and events.
• Experience with performing other related duties as required in the bureau.
• Knowledge of the functions, services, activities, requirements, and objectives of the specific project/functional area to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of various contract documents and specifications.
• Knowledge of public-safety wireless communications radio equipment to support multiple radio systems, including Astro 25.
• Knowledge of the federal and state rules and regulations including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and certification.
• Knowledge of IP-based networks and the techniques used for the design and implementation of networks and related components.
• Knowledge of management methods, techniques, and practices.
• Skills in interpreting instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule format.
• Skills in providing guidance, technical assistance and/or interpreting to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Skills in reviewing and ensuring contract compliance.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, concerns and needs related to the operation of the LVMPD and interoperable radio communications networks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to delegate, manage, and supervise effectively through scheduling, assigning, monitoring, reviewing, training, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to develop technical specifications and budgetary costs for proposed radio network and related projects.
• Ability to use a computer and related software including work order management programs.

Conditions of Employment In addition to the General Conditions of Employment found here, the following specific conditions of employment apply to this position:

• Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the closing date of the announcement.
• Be at least 18 years old by the closing date of the announcement.
• Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.
• Personal Appearance: While on duty, and/or representing the Department, uniformed or otherwise, all Department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public. Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow or other exposed body part, except the ears for females, while on duty. Employees are prohibited from stretching or “gauging” their earlobes. All jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty. Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing. Markings that cannot be covered by clothing will be covered using neutral-toned bandages, or patches except for hands, neck, head, or face tattoos. Makeup is not permissible to cover a tattoo. Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; hiking to radio sites; and riding in helicopter to radio sites. Physical Conditions: Sitting for extended periods of time, standing, and walking.

Application Filing: Applications, resumes, and cover letters MUST be submitted online and received by the posted closing date and time (PST). Decisions on an applicant's suitability for this position will be made solely on the information contained in the application, resumes, and cover letter and therefore, both should be filled out in its entirety.

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Additional Selection Processes If you successfully complete the above selection process, you will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam. A polygraph examination can be stressful and may affect existing medical or psychological conditions or ongoing treatment. Candidates are encouraged to consult with their personal physicians to discuss whether the polygraph will affect a condition or treatment and then follow the guidance of their medical professional.

The background investigation takes approximately 90 to 120 days to complete. You must also meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards. LVMPD employees participate in the Department’s random drug screening process. For more information on the background process, click here for a quick video or here for specific information.

Inquiries: Questions regarding this selection process may be directed to:

• Candy Hicks, HR Technician, Office of Human Resources, (702) 828-4126, c15374h@lvmpd.com
• Christina Muñoz Vyse, Analyst, Office of Human Resources, (702) 828-3995, c15398m@lvmpd.com

Questions regarding the position may be directed to:

• Steven Angelo, Director, Radio Systems Bureau, s20401a@lvmpd.com

If you require assistance or special accommodations during any part of the application process, contact Christina Muñoz Vyse at 702-828-3995 and c15398m@lvmpd.com.