Senior Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio)

Initial Posting Date:

06/03/2026

Application Deadline:

08/10/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$6,182 - $9,361

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio)

Job Description:

Information Systems Specialist 6 – Senior Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch
Wireless Communications Section
Bend

The role: 

Join our Wireless Communications Section as a senior wireless systems specialist in Bend! In this role, you’ll be at the heart of Oregon’s critical radio communications infrastructure—helping operate, maintain, and support the systems that keep our state connected. You’ll take the lead on complex team projects, collaborate with skilled professionals, and see your work through to successful completion. This are journey level  assignment in a supportive, high performing environment that’s ready for someone eager to grow, contribute, and put their skills to work serving our radio system users across the state. Apply today!

This recruitment is to augment the candidate pool generated by job announcement REQ-201193. If you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply. Names of qualified applicants will remain on the list for further consideration. 

This role is similar to radio technician, electronics technician, communications technician, radio service, tower technician, telecommunications specialist, broadcast technologist, radio frequency (RF) signalman, power systems control craftsman and land mobile radio service positions.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Diagnose user problems and questions, address complex problems on the mission critical statewide Public Safety Wireless system – the State’s primary wireless communication medium used in critical situations state-wide.

• Troubleshoot major system failures of the state-wide voice and data radio, microwave systems, and multi-agency dispatch console and other Wireless, IS and Dispatch Center staff solve problems.

• Lead, assist and coordinate with other Wireless staff in resolution of complex or large statewide systems problem identification, isolation, and repairs resulting in restoration of OSP, ODOT and other governmental organization’s Public Safety communications equipment.

• Support the state’s Public Safety Radio System customers and dispatch centers for mobile and portable radio needs with repairs, programming, and assistance.

• Mentor and assist other Wireless Technicians.

• Conduct research for large or unusual projects and for projects i