RADIO NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description

Radio Network Administrator

POSITION NUMBER: SH1510A FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under limited supervision, this position serves as the primary technical authority for Shawnee County Emergency

Communications Center (SCECC) emergency communications infrastructure. This position is responsible for supervising

and performing the installation, implementation, and maintenance of digital and analog, radio (RF) and non-RF public

safety communications systems for Fire, Police, Sheriff, and other City/County agencies. The Radio Network

Administrator (RNA) supervises and trains SCECC technical repair staff, develops comprehensive technical training

programs to ensure operational continuity, and serves as the technical project lead for communications-related Capital

Improvement Projects (CIP). Manages repair/maintenance parts inventory, maintains FCC licensing, and ensures

compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to public safety communications systems. Performs other

duties as required. This position reports to the SCECC Director.

WORK PERFORMED

30% Service Staff Supervision & Development. Supervises department staff with respect to accountability for

performance, discipline, development, evaluations, and other personnel related functions. Responsible for

continuous onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer to subordinate technical personnel to ensure long-term

agency redundancy. Instructs staff on proper completion of assigned tasks and inspects work to ensure project

completion and proper procedures.

30% System Management, CIP Execution & Documentation. Primarily responsible for monitoring system operation,

managing radio IDs, aliases, and generalized system management. Serves as the primary technical liaison and

project manager for major infrastructure upgrades and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Develops and

implements maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and communications plans following FCC rulings.

20% Radio Programming Support, Installation and Testing. Creates codeplug programming templates, programs

subscriber units, tracks radio performance with service monitors, and ensures system reliability. Installs base and

mobile communications equipment conforming to Motorola’s R56 safety and standards. Performs functions

associated with the installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of PCs, servers, radio equipment, consoles,

and networking equipment specific to Emergency Communications.

10% Part 90 FCC Communication License Management. Maintains and processes the necessary FCC station and

system licenses and performs all required FCC frequency testing for all County agencies.

10% Budget/Inventory. Formulates budget development and monitors expenditures for the Shawnee County P25

trunked radio system, managing operational funds while advising on distinct CIP funding requests. Develops and

monitors inventory control procedures and conducts semi-annual audits.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:

• Effective leadership skills.

• Human resource management, including hiring practices, disciplinary procedures, terminations, etc.

• Radio communication implementation – simplex, repeated and P25 operations.

• Public Safety communications, criticality of operations, and CJIS rulings

• FCC rules and regulations, including Part 90.

• Use of two-way radio equipment.

• Radio Trunking fundamentals and differences between frequency, channel, and talk-group.

• Shawnee County infrastructure and equipment.

Shawnee County Position Description
Radio Network Administrator (SH1510A)

• Tools and skills associated with maintaining personal computer systems, networking, and data transport equipment.

• Enterprise-level servers, virtual server environments (Linux/Windows), and Microsoft OS/Office Suite.

• Advanced electronics, radio communications servicing, and installation.

Ability to:

• Plan and direct the work of others.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

• Troubleshoot and repair of trunked Motorola P25 digital radio communication equipment.

• Collect the needs of law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other users and implement communications solutions.

• Arrange and attend meetings with officials from Shawnee County departments and outside agencies.

Skill in:

• Providing leadership and direction to employees.

• The use of computer software and applications.

• Working with small hand tools and power tools.

• Research and diagnostics of complex networking issues; troubleshooting.

• Good communication skills, with an emphasis on maintaining good customer relations.

• Advanced troubleshooting and technical research.

• Developing advanced communications plans with multiple logistical and technical factors.

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Hand Tools Spectrum Analyzer

Printer Cable Testers Power Supplies

Photocopier Soldering Irons Over the Air RF Alignment

Telephone Radio Equipment Analyzer

Office Furniture Analog/Digital Radio Test Cable Analyzers

Fax Machine Platform County Owned Vehicle

Shawnee County Position Description
Radio Network Administrator (SH1510A)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• One (1) year of experience in public safety communications and/or field operations of emergency response.
• One (1) year technical training, education and/or experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of personal

computer systems, networks and equipment.

• No felony convictions.
• Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular

homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than

two (2) at-fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than

two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent

military/professional experience.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in land mobile radio (LMR) systems and RF

communications.

• Demonstrated experience managing a digital Motorola P25 trunked radio system (TRS).
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or equivalent industry certification (e.g., ETA).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical/drug screen, and a review of driving record.
• Required to be subject to rotation on-call scheduling.
• Required to work in all-weather environments during system critical outages.
• Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to accurately distinguish color-coded signals, indicators, labels, maps, wiring, chemicals, or safety

warnings necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the

right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied

contract of employment.