Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Technician III Job at Abacus Technology Corporation in M

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Technician to provide technical support of communications instrumentation for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB. This is a full-time, represented position.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Trunked LMR (TLMR) and LMR assets in accordance with Air Force guidelines and regulations.
• Manage and track issuance and turn-in of TLMR/LMR equipment.
• Ensure users complete all required documentation prior to issuance of TLMR/LMR equipment.
• Provide a receipt to customers for equipment turned in for repair. In the event equipment is no longer repairable, obtain COR approval and turn the equipment in to the appropriate base supply function for disposal.
• Utilize priority shipping for parts as necessary to meet restoral times.
• Coordinate the configuration and operation of the TLMR/LMR system with the Installation Spectrum Manager and Government COR.
• Operate and configure the TMLR system (programming radios, assigning announcement and talk groups, etc.).
• Recommend and make additions, deletions, and modifications to the TLMR infrastructure and LMR equipment as necessary to meet the operational requirements of AEDC customers.
• Remove and install mobile radios, repeaters, base stations, antennas, and remotes according to the manufacturer’s equipment safety and grounding requirements.
• Provide customer service and administrative support for the TLMR and LMR functional areas.
• Process and coordinate equipment repairs, manage requirements, and provide customer service and general administrative support.
• Safeguard and limit access of LMR Network Management applications to authorized personnel only.
• Generate, safeguard, and implement encryption for all LMRs that utilize LMR Core infrastructure.
• Inhibit all lost or stolen assets from RF connection to LMR infrastructure equipment.
• Evaluate communications hardware and software and troubleshoot LAN/MAN/WAN and other network-related problems.
• Provide technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks; perform general LAN/MAN/WAN administration; and coordinate with all affected users and sites.
• Analyze network characteristics and recommend procurement, removals, and modifications to network components.
• Develop efficient solutions for information transfer to meet customer needs in various disciplines including fiber optic technologies and wireless networks.
• Meet with Government personnel and contractor personnel to formulate and review delivery order plans and deliverable items.
• Maintain non-cable plant and non-switching systems including microwave radios, UPS equipment, multiplexers, antennas, and land mobile radios.

Qualifications

3+ years experience supporting technical instrumentation. Associate’s degree or technical diploma in electronics. Must be Security+ CE certified. Must have formal training or experience with P25 digital trunking, Motorola brand LMR equipment, radio frequency principles, and antenna theory. Capable of interfacing with other trades including electricians and telephone technicians. Proficient in utilizing instruments, tools, and equipment necessary for assigned duties. Able to analyze and understand instruments and circuits, read blueprints, and follow written and verbal instructions in English. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs and work in confined spaces. Must hold a valid driver’s license, be a US citizen, and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled