State of New Mexico
Public Safety Radio Systems Integration Specialist - Network Administrator II
State of New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005
$34.05 - $54.48 Hourly
$70,826 - $113,321 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IE
Posting Details
The Public Safety Communications Division of DoIT's Enterprise Services exists to provide critical two way voice and radio communications to the state's first responders. Services are provided to all state executive agencies as well as participating local, tribal and federal governments. The group consists of 40 full time employees across seven facilities in five cities. The group maintains and operates over 1200 critical infrastructure devices across approximate 140 site locations. The services our group provides are critical to ensuing that our state's first responders have the communications resources that they need to complete their mission.
This positing will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The Public Safety Radio Communications System Integration Technician supports the state's first responders and radio system users by developing, evaluating, planning, and executing upgrades, changes, and new additions to radio and microwave communications infrastructure throughout the state.
How does it get done?
Develops scopes of work and plans for radios system engineering projects. Requests quotes from vendors, creates purchasing requests, oversees vendors, and manages technical projects. Acts as the lead engineering point of contact for assigned sites and projects. Assess requests for new services and modification of existing services. Develops technical solutions to meet the needs of subscribers and stakeholders. Reviews vendor proposals/designs, scopes of work, and engineering drawings for accuracy and acceptability.
Participates in the planning and execution of the state-wide migration from conventional analog land-mobile radio (LMR) systems to the 700 MHz Project 25 Phase II trunking system platform (New Mexico Digital Trunked Radio System). Assists localities in developing a plan for migration to the NM-DTRS.
Performs regular physical visits to radio system sites and infrastructure locations to evaluate needs, collect data, perform routine site inspections, update documentation, supervise vendors, perform quality assurance checks, and identify maintenance or safety issues.
Identifies and researches potential tower site locations. Works with partner agencies to initiate negotiations on tower and shelter space sharing agreements; assists in writing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) or other similar agreements. Identifies and evaluates initial feasibility of microwave link paths. Assists technicians in troubleshooting complex microwave and LMR-related issues.
Creates, manages, and updates, documentation related to site infrastructureincluding tower and loading data, civil engineering drawings, shelters, system wiring diagrams, antenna systems, power systems, and any other relevant engineering or construction drawings or data.
Who are the customers?
Multiple State, Federal, Tribal and Local Government Agencies
Ideal Candidate
- Engineering experience in radio frequency (RF) applications, particularly in the land-mobile radio (LMR) and microwave radio fields with specific experience designing, managing, or maintaining public safety radio systems using conventional analog technologies, digital P25 and trunking technologies, microwave backhaul systems, dispatch console systems, and Motorola ASTRO25 M-Core-based systems.
- Knowledge of communications site infrastructure and related systems, including: basic electronic and electrical theory, to include AC and DC power distribution systems, uninterruptable power supplies, and -48 volt DC battery plant and rectifier systems; the R56 grounding and bonding standards for communications sites; knowledge of TIA standards for antennas and supporting structures; knowledge of other similar industry standards for communications sites and systems.
- Knowledge and experience operating RF and electronic test equipment including voltmeters, communications service monitors, spectrum analyzers, antenna analyzers, radio service software, and common tools required for maintaining and installing site equipment.
- Ability to develop, interpret and understand radio signal propagation maps, microwave path studies and analyses, complex wiring/antenna diagrams, civil engineering drawings, and other technical documents.
- Certifications and/or licenses that demonstrate knowledge in the fields of electronics, electrical engineering, RF systems/engineering, two-way/land mobile radio, microwave radio, networking, and/or telecommunications.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in network administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience •Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
•If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Long hours (10-12 hour days) are occasionally necessary due to travel time or to cope with system outages and other critical maintenance issues. Work is done in the office, shop and field environments. Driving long distances is sometimes necessary on improved and unimproved roads. Lifting in excess of 50 - 70 pounds is not uncommon. Transportation and operation of allterrain/ four-wheel-drive vehicles in mountainous terrain is sometimes required. Working in odd physical postures is necessary when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment. Exposure to hazardous or extreme weather conditions is sometimes required. This position requires regular day travel and occasional overnight travel to varying locations throughout the state.
Working Conditions
Work is usually performed in an office setting, with extensive exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computer, electronics, circuit boards, processors, chips and telephone usage.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Natisha Montoya (505) 490-7236. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$70,826 - $113,321 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IE
Posting Details
The Public Safety Communications Division of DoIT's Enterprise Services exists to provide critical two way voice and radio communications to the state's first responders. Services are provided to all state executive agencies as well as participating local, tribal and federal governments. The group consists of 40 full time employees across seven facilities in five cities. The group maintains and operates over 1200 critical infrastructure devices across approximate 140 site locations. The services our group provides are critical to ensuing that our state's first responders have the communications resources that they need to complete their mission.
This positing will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The Public Safety Radio Communications System Integration Technician supports the state's first responders and radio system users by developing, evaluating, planning, and executing upgrades, changes, and new additions to radio and microwave communications infrastructure throughout the state.
How does it get done?
Develops scopes of work and plans for radios system engineering projects. Requests quotes from vendors, creates purchasing requests, oversees vendors, and manages technical projects. Acts as the lead engineering point of contact for assigned sites and projects. Assess requests for new services and modification of existing services. Develops technical solutions to meet the needs of subscribers and stakeholders. Reviews vendor proposals/designs, scopes of work, and engineering drawings for accuracy and acceptability.
Participates in the planning and execution of the state-wide migration from conventional analog land-mobile radio (LMR) systems to the 700 MHz Project 25 Phase II trunking system platform (New Mexico Digital Trunked Radio System). Assists localities in developing a plan for migration to the NM-DTRS.
Performs regular physical visits to radio system sites and infrastructure locations to evaluate needs, collect data, perform routine site inspections, update documentation, supervise vendors, perform quality assurance checks, and identify maintenance or safety issues.
Identifies and researches potential tower site locations. Works with partner agencies to initiate negotiations on tower and shelter space sharing agreements; assists in writing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) or other similar agreements. Identifies and evaluates initial feasibility of microwave link paths. Assists technicians in troubleshooting complex microwave and LMR-related issues.
Creates, manages, and updates, documentation related to site infrastructureincluding tower and loading data, civil engineering drawings, shelters, system wiring diagrams, antenna systems, power systems, and any other relevant engineering or construction drawings or data.
Who are the customers?
Multiple State, Federal, Tribal and Local Government Agencies
Ideal Candidate
- Engineering experience in radio frequency (RF) applications, particularly in the land-mobile radio (LMR) and microwave radio fields with specific experience designing, managing, or maintaining public safety radio systems using conventional analog technologies, digital P25 and trunking technologies, microwave backhaul systems, dispatch console systems, and Motorola ASTRO25 M-Core-based systems.
- Knowledge of communications site infrastructure and related systems, including: basic electronic and electrical theory, to include AC and DC power distribution systems, uninterruptable power supplies, and -48 volt DC battery plant and rectifier systems; the R56 grounding and bonding standards for communications sites; knowledge of TIA standards for antennas and supporting structures; knowledge of other similar industry standards for communications sites and systems.
- Knowledge and experience operating RF and electronic test equipment including voltmeters, communications service monitors, spectrum analyzers, antenna analyzers, radio service software, and common tools required for maintaining and installing site equipment.
- Ability to develop, interpret and understand radio signal propagation maps, microwave path studies and analyses, complex wiring/antenna diagrams, civil engineering drawings, and other technical documents.
- Certifications and/or licenses that demonstrate knowledge in the fields of electronics, electrical engineering, RF systems/engineering, two-way/land mobile radio, microwave radio, networking, and/or telecommunications.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in network administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience •Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
•If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Long hours (10-12 hour days) are occasionally necessary due to travel time or to cope with system outages and other critical maintenance issues. Work is done in the office, shop and field environments. Driving long distances is sometimes necessary on improved and unimproved roads. Lifting in excess of 50 - 70 pounds is not uncommon. Transportation and operation of allterrain/ four-wheel-drive vehicles in mountainous terrain is sometimes required. Working in odd physical postures is necessary when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment. Exposure to hazardous or extreme weather conditions is sometimes required. This position requires regular day travel and occasional overnight travel to varying locations throughout the state.
Working Conditions
Work is usually performed in an office setting, with extensive exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computer, electronics, circuit boards, processors, chips and telephone usage.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Natisha Montoya (505) 490-7236. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.