What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Radio & Microwave Technician Job at State of New Mexico in Roswell position at State of New Mexico?
34.05 - $54.48 Hourly
70,826 - $113,321 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IE
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The New Mexico Department of Information Technology is the enterprise technology partner serving and supporting state agencies with innovative solutions to advance the delivery of their core missions and create progress for all New Mexicans.
Why does the job exist?
The New Mexico State Department of Information Technology endeavors to provide the highest levels of service delivery for Mission Critical Radio System & Wireless Communications to Regional, Local Government, Federal and Tribal Agencies for Law Enforcement, First Responder, Critical Services, and Public Works entities located and operating within the geographic areas of the State of New Mexico. The IT Land Mobile Radio Systems Support Specialist II works together with Radio Shop Team members to meet our customers' needs, collaborate on scheduling and working together on rolling call back after-hours schedule. This includes the physical installation, repair and replacement of equipment, and the troubleshooting of complex two-way land mobile radio systems and services.
How does it get done?
The IT Public Safety Radio & Microwave Technician II is responsible for performing technical and administrative support to the enterprise land mobile radio, voice and data systems provided and maintained by the Department of Information Technology. This position operates under general direction of a supervisor.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Practiced in using the Microsoft Office Operating System and be skillful in using applications such as Outlook, Word & Excel (Experience and practice in using Power Point, Visio, and other applications is also a plus).
- Practiced in IT Computer skills to be able to perform work within network domain, cloud-based environment, client to host connection & portal services.
Documentation of work
Installation & Maintenance of Wireless Radio communication systems :
Installation & Maintenance of I.P. data communication systems :
Providing assistance to other employees in these tasks, providing on-the-job training and instruction to other employees in these tasks.
Who are the customers?
Multiple State, Federal, Tribal and Local Government Agencies
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in network administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; obtain Defensive Driving Certification within 30 days of employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Long hours (10-12 hour days) are occasionally necessary due to travel time or to cope with system outages and other critical maintenance issues. Work is done in the office, shop and field environments. Driving long distances is sometimes necessary on improved and unimproved roads. Lifting in excess of 50 - 70 pounds is not uncommon. Transportation and operation of all-terrain / four-wheel-drive vehicles in mountainous terrain is sometimes required. Working in odd physical postures is necessary when installing, troubleshooting, or repairing equipment. Exposure to hazardous or extreme weather conditions is sometimes required. This position requires regular day travel and occasional overnight travel to varying locations throughout the state.
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Agency Contact Information : Natisha Montoya Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $70,826 - $113,321
