Posting Title
Wireless Communication Services Assistant Manager
Job Requisition Number
066549
Position Number
111622
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Wireless Communication Svcs
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in Communications, Electronics, Engineering, or related field plus four (4) years of experience in the wireless communication field, with an emphasis on public safety voice radio systems, and at least, two years of which were in a supervisory/lead capacity.
Education or Experience may be substituted up to a max of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas drivers license, or ability to obtain Texas drivers license within 30 days of hire.



Notes to Applicants
Your resume must be attached to be considered for this position. The resume needs to include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information in the job application.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30am - 4:00pm
Must be flexible, days and hours may vary with the needs of the business.
Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion
Open Until Filled
Type of Posting
External
Department
Wireless Communication Svcs
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Category
Professional
Location
1006 Smith Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with multiple public safety agencies, disciplines, and jurisdictions sharing a large P25, trunked voice radio system.

Demonstrated ability managing complex projects involving multiple business units and organizations.

Demonstrated ability building consensus among divergent interests, organizations, and public safety disciplines.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Assists with oversight of the installation, repair, and activities for systems and equipment.
2. Provides support for reliable voice radio, mobile data, and other forms of wireless communication between agency users.
3. Ensures compliance with contracts and written agreements with vendors, private sector businesses and other governments.
4. Prepares analysis, research, and written reports on wireless communication issues
5. Assists with preparation and monitoring of radio frequency coordination and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license applications
6. Communicates verbally and in writing about wireless issues and tasks.
7. Develops and prepares for review short-term and long-term plans and proposed budget for wireless communication equipment and systems.
8. Assists departmental management in developing appropriate policies and procedures, directives, and staff and customer training programs.
9. Directs and oversees the activities and performance of division administrative support staff.
10. Performs project management duties as assigned.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz conventional, and 700/800 MHz trunked radio systems.
Knowledge of microwave radio technology.
Knowledge of Federal Communications and Federal Aviations Administration rules, regulations and licensing procedures pertaining to wireless communications.
Knowledge of government purchasing laws and budgetary practices.
Knowledge of mobile data communications, automatic vehicle location, computer aided dispatch, and geographic information systems.
Knowledge of applicable wireless state and federal legislation affecting public safety and public service agencies.
Skill in the selection, training, and evaluation of employees.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, and the general public.
Ability to coordinate various information to prepare reports.
Ability to organize work effectively.
Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position requires a criminal background investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.