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Motorola Systems Technician – Public Safety Communications #2101-295510-01

Date Opened
Wednesday, January 06, 2021 2:02 PM
Close Date
Friday, February 19, 2021 11:59 PM
Section
Innovation & Technology
Salary
  • $63,846 - $68,495
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Information Technology/Systems

Summary

The Center for Digital Government named Charlotte one of the top five digital cities in the nation. The City of Charlotte's Innovation & Technology department (I&T) provides executive-level leadership, delivers technology services to city departments and partnership agencies, and coordinates information technology initiatives across the organization to support, enhance and advance citizen service delivery.

The Motorola Systems Technician is an entry level position within the Public Safety Communications Department.  This role is responsible for installing, programming, maintaining and repairing all fixed-end equipment associated with a Motorola 7x ASTRO 25 Multi-site IP Digital Radio Network integrated with Motorola Conventional VHF paging Simulcast Radio Network.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete required training & familiarization of radio / dispatch sites
• Perform monthly site inspections & RF checks of radio towers
• Support on-call roster for 24/7 repair & replace service calls
• Daily support of break-fix items for trunked two-way radio communications / communication centers / radio dispatch console equipment & associated programming / patches / upgrades
• General site maintenance & housekeeping of radio tower sites / communication centers
• Customer support / training for Network Management Clients & MCC7500 series consoles
• Network Backhaul troubleshooting / repair / programming / circuit provisioning on Nokia 9500 & 7705 routers
• Troubleshooting & repair of conventional simulcast VHF paging systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in installation / maintenance of RF theory & LAN/WAN networks 
• Experience in specialized knowledge of:
o electronics theory
o circuit design
o operation 
o maintenance of various types of communications & electronic equipment 

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Motorola Training with certificates on:
o Advanced Networking
o Astro 25 IP Simulcast
o Astro 25 System Administration
o MCC7500 Consoles
o Astro 25 GTR 8000 Repeater
o Astro 25 M Core

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree with one year of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties 

Salary

$63,846 - $68,495; Commensurate with Experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.