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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the supervision ofassigned supervisor to configure, install/de-install, maintain, and repair communication systems and other associated equipment for the City of Memphis Police Services, Fire Services, other City Divisions, and select outside agencies. Configures, maintains, and repairs handheld communications equipment such as two-way radios and radio accessories, pagers, and related equipment. Configures, installs, maintains, and de-installs in-vehicle communications and safety equipment such as two-way radios and the antenna systems for two-way radio equipment, sirens, emergency lights, etc. Installs after-market wiring and connects to factory wiring for power, control, and other functions. Configure, install, maintain, and de-install office-based communications equipment such as base stations, control stations, consolette radios, and other communications equipment including the antenna systems required for two-way radio operation. Configures, installs, maintains, and de-installs radio dispatch equipment such as Motorola MCC7500e console systems and the related equipment and accessories including footswitches, microphones, speakers, and other peripherals. Performs soldering and desoldering work on radio and communications devices, including solderingdesoldering on coaxial or other cables and installing, removing, or replacing small components on electronic circuit boards. Configures, repairs, and maintains microwave communications systems and their in-building or ground level waveguide or coaxial cable systems. Perform inspections of installed Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA)'s. Uses Radio Direction Finding or other technology to seek out Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) or Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) to the radio system, receivers, transmitters, and users. Follows set procedures to install, configure, and replace network equipment including switches, routers, and gateways. Installs various RF coaxial cables, waveguide, and other RF transmission lines. Installs cable connectors and terminations on all radio industry cables including coaxial cables, waveguide, and network cables such as ethernet. Follows Motorola R56 Standards and Guidelines for Communications sites to ensure proper electrical ground (bonding) to protect communications sites and equipment from lightning or electrical surges. Develops radio configuration or programming files to ensure customers can communicate properly. Tunes, adjusts, and aligns communications equipment to ensure it performs effectively and efficiently within manufacturers specifications and FCC regulations. Writes technical descriptions and creates simple drawings including floorplans or simple schematics using Microsoft Visio or similar computer programs. Maintains accurate and detailed inventories of equipment, configurations of equipment, and the location or assignments of equipment. Provides customer service including training and support to customers. Operates computer terminal, to add to, or modify operations and history database. Completes work ticket documentation in a timely manner for supervisor/manager approval. Drives to sites in and around the City to configure, repair, maintain, install/de-install communications equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1.Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires manual dexterity to operate power and hand tools. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, and to traverse over uneven surfaces which will involve bending, crouching, stooping, crawling, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders or climbing non-standard ladders to access antenna or equipment on tops of trucks, or roofs of buildings. Requires use of a personal computer. Must be able to lift and carry tools and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. or 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a shop environment. Frequent outdoor work is required. Requires travel across the City, surrounding county/counties to perform work at fire houses, radio sites, equipment shelters, offices, roofs of buildings, and equipment penthouses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the land mobile two-way radio communications field, including maintenance of land mobile RF transmitting and receiving equipment. Must have working experience in proper use of land mobile radio test equipment and procedures. Must have experience working with Part 90 FCC rules and regulations. Must have an FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) or must obtain one within six (6) months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Requires basic computer skills. Advanced computer skills preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

Special Requirements on posting:

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."

The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

Division: Police