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Manages and maintains the P25 800 MHz Trunked Radio System, provides the City of Laredo departments with technical support, and promotes the interoperability use of the system with State and local law enforcement agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Creates and modifies programming radio’s templates (code-plugs); programs new radios and reprograms existing radios.
• Manages the South Texas Regional P25 VHF Trunked Radio System.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces radio system’s infrastructure.
• Prepares RFP and RFQ responses for new two way radio infrastructure equipment.
• Establishes and maintains the City radio equipment inventory and radio equipment repair database.
• Assesses current and future capital equipment needs for the City's radio system; works with vendors to determine equipment costs.
• Assists in support and maintenance of the City's network
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements

Position will have the following exposures

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

Sometimes

Frequently

Often

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

Seldom

Sometimes

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never

Seldom

Sometimes

Frequently

Required Education and Experience

Valid Licenses or Certifications

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

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