City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION |
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Wireless Engineering Supervisor |
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| FLSA: | Standard/Exempt | EEO Category: | (20) Professionals |
| Class Code: | 19326 | Salary Grade: | HB9 |
| Approved: | June 10, 1998 | Last Revised: | October 21, 2014 |
| Purpose: | |||
| Will perform wireless engineering duties, i.e., radio system design, analysis, and include the supervision of a small field service organization tasked with maintaining the City of Austin's public safety radio communications systems. | |||
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: | |||
| Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1.Perform complex radio system engineering calculations for radio system design, including path analysis, propagation studies and intermodulation analysis. 2.Review and evaluate moderate to complex engineering designs, plans, reports, technical guidelines, standards, specifications, etc. using engineering techniques and principles employed in the area of wireless communications for accuracy and completeness. 3.Prepare and submit FCC applications and correspondence and develop and maintain radio system documentation of accuracy and completeness. 4.Ensure City of Austin compliance with FCC and FAA rules and regulations and perform frequency coordination. Monitor wireless-related city, state and federal legislation. 5.Coordinate project activities with other divisions, departments, outside customers and contractors. 6.Manage activities and personnel installing, maintaining and repairing radio and microwave esteems. 7.Provide advice on wireless communication issues to management and advisory groups. |
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: | |||
| None. | |||
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: | |||
| Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
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| Minimum Qualifications: | |||
| Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus four (4) years of experience in engineering design, planning and project management. Experience with wireless communications technologies, VHF and UHF conventional and trunked radio systems (preferably 800/900 MHZ trunked system), and microwave radio systems. Additional experience with CAD and MDT systems preferred. |
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: | |||
| None. | |||
| This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. |