Systems Engineer I

Radio Engineer

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We believe the government should be at the forefront of technological innovation. Our teams are experimenting with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies to conceive tomorrow's solutions. Our mission has never been clearer. We understand how citizens and employees can benefit from conveniences afforded by the latest tech offerings.

Our department provides training opportunities for staff at all levels. It's critical for IT members to constantly elevate their skill sets in preparation for what's to come. We appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of working in government IT. An inquisitive imagination, purposeful passion, and consistent customer-focus are all welcome traits.

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The Radio Engineer will work within the Information Technology's Unified Communications Division overseeing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the service and maintenance of all equipment associated with a complex digital Motorola 800/700 MHz trunked public safety voice and data radio system with over 5,000 users. Additionally, the individual will supervise radio operation vendors, radio depot; ensure all radio towers meet FCC, FAA, and SHA regulation, and maintain required FCC licenses. The individual will perform software and firmware installations of radio equipment, perform daily radio system checks, obtain, and review quotes for work beyond the normal scope of contracted vendors, prepare change management requests for necessary changes required. Selected candidate will work collaboratively with team members across the organization.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Execute tests and understand station antenna patterns.
• Execute detailed network designs, specifications, and architectural plans for radio services.
• Create system documentation and floor plans on networks and systems to share across teams.
• Design, install, manage, and troubleshoot radio systems and networks.
• Possess knowledge and experience of antenna systems and related components such as combiners, multi-couplers, coaxial cabling, and transceivers.
• Utilize proper tools to perform measurements of radio system infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex radio issues.
• Determine, test, and validate configurations to be used in the production network for all routers and various Ethernet switches.
• Make specific recommendations and assists in implementation of plans that enhance technical operation, compliance with rules and regulations, and permit the deployment of new technology.
• Participate in projects with other teams to confirm delivery intervals, validate critical dates and milestones and ensure delivery of services stay on target.
• Support deployments of new systems, applications and architectures with installation, configuration, integration, evaluation, testing, documentation, and training.
• Perform design documentation using Microsoft Visio and Power Point.
• Proactively identify ways to improve process and procedures; makes recommendations to management.
• Share technical knowledge and skills with other team members to develop team members' capabilities.

***This position will provide direct support to the City's Public Safety departments and will have physical access to public safety buildings and/or access to confidential and sensitive public safety databases. As such, and in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines, City of Virginia Beach IT staff and contractors must receive a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and may require a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) criminal background clearance prior to employment and annually thereafter while employed or under contract with the City of Virginia Beach. Automatic disqualifiers related to the CJIS and PREA criminal background checks apply, including but not limited to, US Citizenship and/or minimum ten (10) years US Residency requirements.***

*** This position offers a remote/hybrid work schedule arrangement within the Virginia and North Carolina surrounding areas. The City offers a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.***

***This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.***