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State of Vermont Public Safety Radio Technology Specialist I, II & III in Montpelier, Vermont
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1165254
Overview
The Radio Technology Services team of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a Radio Technology Specialist I. This position will be responsible for ensuring that mission critical life safety networks are optimized, reliable and comply with Federal Communications rules and regulations. The Specialist will perform installation of land mobile radio (LMR) equipment in vehicles, radio sites, and offices. The position also assists higher level technologist with duties pertaining to supporting LMR systems, including communication tower work. Additionally, the position will perform preventative maintenance checks of LMR equipment under the supervision of a higher level specialist. Technical certification/licensing is required within 6 months of hire date.
Candidates must be able to work under hazardous and/or physically demanding conditions (e.g., climbing, balancing, lifting in extreme heat or cold, in rain, snow, poor lighting, poor ventilation, fumes, ice, mud, etc.). Additionally, candidates must be comfortable accessing remote communications locations via 4WD vehicles, snow machines, and track vehicles. Some sites may require access via hiking and snowshoeing over steep terrain.
\ This position is not eligible for telework and work will take place in the field or in office, and call-in duty will be required during emergency situations.
As of July 14, 2024, the step 1 rate for pay grade 21 will be \$23.76 per hour.
Environmental Factors
Incumbents must be able to work under hazardous and/or physically demanding conditions (e.g. climbing, balancing, lifting in extreme heat or cold, in rain, snow, poor lighting, poor ventilation, fumes, ice, mud, etc.). The incumbent may be working outside during winter conditions or inside a climate-controlled area. The specialist uses 4-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, tracked vehicles and snowshoes to access remote locations where the electronic equipment is housed. The specialist is required to climb communications structures up to 100\' as part of their duties. The Specialist must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
