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City of Albuquerque, NM

Wireless Systems Administrator I

City of Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Salary :

$65,540.80 - $67,537.60 Annually

Location :

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

2500418

Department:

Technology and Innovation

Division:

TI-Radio Communications

Opening Date:

10/01/2024

Closing Date:

12/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit:

NU

Position Summary

Perform functional and technical Land Mobile Radio Network (LMRN) Systems and subscribers support: install, maintain and repair all aspects of communications on the City of Albuquerque's private LMRNs including but not limited to local area networks (LAN), virtual local area networks (VLAN), subscribers (Portables and Mobiles), and microwave radio networks. Provide administrative management services on all networks and LMRN security both at the network and subscriber equipment level. Candidate is expected to have fundamental knowledge of LAN configuration and operation, radio frequency (RF) theory, electronic components and theory, RF systems and various hardware and software applications from LMRN manufacturers.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, information systems, or computer science;

and

One (1) year experience related to any combination of the following areas:mobile radio network systemslocal area networksvirtual area networkstwo-way radio system repair and maintenancemicrowave radio networksRequired to respond to emergency maintenance and repair calls on a 24-hour basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Possession of a valid Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG) within six (6) months from date of hire.Successful completion of a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS ) background check and fingerprinting within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Theory and operation of trunked and conventional radio communication equipment including infrastructure, portable and mobile radios, radio base stations, and remote-control systems and consolesOperational characteristics of a variety of telecommunication repair and maintenance equipment, tools, computer platforms, networks, software applications and operating systemsMethods and techniques used in the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication systems and equipment, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of PCs, servers, printers and equipment related to wireless communications equipmentMethods and techniques used in maintaining information system securityPrinciples and practices of customer serviceMethods and techniques of providing user assistance and preparing installation drawings for two-way radio communications equipmentPrinciples and procedures of record keepingPrinciples of business letter writing and basic report preparationPertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulationsOccupational hazards and standard safety practicesPreferred Skills & Abilities

Recommend, implement, install and maintain appropriate technology to meet client needsDefine problems, diagnose and troubleshoot two-way radio communication equipment, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and prepare appropriate reports to make recommendations on feasibility of repairDetect, isolate and resolve automated information system problemsCommunicate clearly and conciselyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general publicPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEnsure compliance with accepted safety procedures and practicesPerform two-way radio communication equipment repair, maintenance and installation duties

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

01

Are you able to respond to emergency maintenance and repair calls on a 24-hour basis?

YesNo

02

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

YesNo

03

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

No High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma or GEDNon/degree accreditedAssociatesBachelorsMastersJuris DoctorateDoctorate

04

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

No experience1 to less than 6 months6 to less than 12 months1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 7 years7 years to less than 8 years8 years to less than 9 years9 years to less than 10 years10 years to less than 11 years11 years to less than 12 years12 years to less than 13 years13 or more years

Required Question