Public Safety Communications Engineer (LMR, FCC)

MPSCS – Senior Frequency Planning & Licensing Specialist

This contractor will work remotely on a “as-needed” basis. Hours will vary depending on the agencies need at the time and the resource may have multiple days/weeks with no hours.

Experience Required:

• 10 years of experience in designing and implementation of LMR systems
• 5 years of experience in design and implementation of statewide LMR systems
• 5 years of experience in frequency planning and FCC licensing of LMR systems
• Experience in planning and licensing frequency plans for statewide LMR systems
• Experience in licensing conventional and trunked LMR systems in the most common LMR frequency bands (VHF, UHF, 7/800 MHz)
• Understanding of Part 90 of the FCC’s Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Understanding of the FCC’s 4.9 GHz migration plan and re-licensing procedures
• Knowledge of coordination rules and procedures with Canada
• Experience working with one or more of the FCC’s certified business and public safety frequency coordinators
• Experience working with the 7/800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs)