Radio Communications Supervisor

Radio Communications Supervisor

$57.98/ hourly

LA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR

A Radio Communications Supervisor coordinates and evaluates the District’s radio and microwave communications systems to ensure that communications systems are maintained and supervises the activities of the Radio Unit. They are responsible for assuring compliance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of radio communications systems and related equipment for the School Police Department, Transportation Services Division, Maintenance and Operations, Emergency Operations Centers and all school campuses.
• Plans basic layout of communications systems to meet specific needs and works with manufacturers to implement new systems or modify existing systems.
• Manages service contracts for radio systems and related equipment.
• Develops methods to improve communications system coverage and to standardize equipment.
• Confers with the Procurement Services Group to develop bid specifications for contracts and makes recommendations for contract procurement of new radio systems and equipment.
• Determines the need and practicality of establishing additional communications systems and the type of such systems and provides technical advice on the implementation of systems.
• Ensures that all test equipment related to microwave and radio is calibrated to verify equipment meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements.
• Reviews periodicals for information on new products and materials and evaluated new radio technologies.
• Writes technical specifications for equipment and directs testing of equipment prior to use.
• Confers with various department representatives to evaluate equipment and training requirements.

To see the complete class description for this position, visit us at www.lausdjobs.org

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented by training in the repair of two-way radio and microwave communications systems.

Experience: Four years of experience within the past six years, preferably in a supervisory capacity, in servicing and maintaining two-way radio and microwave communications systems operating in the Private Land Mobile Service under FCC Rules, Part 90.

Special: A valid Federal Communications Commission General Radio Operator License. A valid California Driver License. Use of an automobile.

Benefits:

Benefits include paid health insurance premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans; Membership in California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS); Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service., up to 13 paid holidays, and paid ill days.

Application Process:

To be officially considered for this opportunity, please apply on our website www.lausdjobs.org

Click the Apply button at the bottom left corner of this page and log into the application management system; then, (1) click on the education and experience tabs and complete the requested information; (2) click on the Questionnaires tab and complete the questionnaires; and (3) submit your application by clicking on the Submit Application button in the last tab of the application wizard to complete the process.

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