It Lead – Infrastructure; Radio Operations Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: IT LEAD – INFRASTRUCTURE (RADIO OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR)

Posting Number: 37943

Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Division: RADIO COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Reporting

Location:

62 Riesner St. Houston, TX 77006

Workdays &

Hours:

MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*** Subject to Change

Responsible for managing, administering, and documenting technical direction in the installation, maintenance and repair of the Houston Police Department’s mobile technology systems, including P25 mobile and portable radios, initial triage of mobile video systems, and mobile data systems. Supervising the activities of a group of radio telecommunications technicians in one or more technical areas. Prepares, reviews and updates programming and repair of radio communications equipment.

Documents and reports status of projects and team functions. Develop and document weekly, quarterly, and annual goals and results for each team member consistent with the goals of the department. Responsible for performance appraisal for positions under their direction. Ensures work orders, procedures, and documentation are timely and professional. Inspect all mobile systems to ensure compliance with approved division and vendor specifications.

Reports to the Assistant Director of Public Safety Communications.

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.

Information systems-specific technical certifications may be substituted for 1 year of either the education or the experience requirement, as applicable.

Related professional Information Systems experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting IT infrastructure including networks, security, and hardware.

System-specific technical certifications will often be required.

System-specific technical certifications may be considered for substitution for 1 year of experience.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.

None

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge of public safety communication operations utilizing a Motorola P25 trunked-radio-system equipment and knowledge in a complex public safety mobile systems environment or cellular role.
• P25 radio specific technical certifications will often be required.
• Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Preferences will also be given to individuals who prove completion of technical training courses consistent with Radio, Networking, or Cellular operations.

Department may administer skills assessment test.

YES. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 30

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