RF Communications Technician

RF Communication Technician 

Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.

 

About Us 

Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River. 

BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential. 

Why Work Here 

• Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region
• Earn competitive salary
• Gym Discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• 24 hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
• Wellness program that provides free health screenings
• Discounted Cell Phone service
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective on your 1st day
• 4 weeks earned PTO
• Your Birthday is a floating holiday
• Company sponsored 401k plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• Tuition Reimbursement Available

The Role 

To provide 24/7/365 technical support of the Agency’s mission critical Land Mobile Radio (LMR) subscriber units, base stations, repeaters, voters, simulcast controllers and associated network infrastructure; including specialized LMR related Windows and non-Windows based servers, personal computer (PC) workstations, networking equipment, network configuration and change management tools and repositories and Voice Over Internet Protocol command and control infrastructure, as well as the Agency’s mobile video and fixed/mobile audio systems equipment. 

Responsibilities 

• Review existing multi-site LMR systems and effect necessary repairs and/or recommend changes to ensure peak efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate existing systems for trends of non-performance and the possible reasons for the lack of performance, making recommendations on changes that would return systems to peak performance.
• Evaluate system failure and repair reports for trends, and recommend changes to minimize trends.
• Create, update, and/or review system procedures and documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Design, test, and implement system modifications, document all changes and ensure modifications meet FCC rules and regulations, where applicable.
• Install, maintain and repair wide area mobile data systems and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair LMR systems and equipment in compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
• Install, maintain, and repair LMR infrastructure, including but not limited to; repairing and/or replacing LMR related Windows and non-Windows based servers and workstations, network equipment, and other command and control infrastructure.
• Configure LMR related Windows and non-Windows based server/client communications equipment and supporting Voice Over Internet Protocol command and control infrastructure.
• Program and/or repair LMR subscriber and network infrastructure equipment using vendor specific Radio Service Software (RSS).
• Maintain mobile CCTV and public address systems and equipment.
• Maintain fixed facility public address and synchronized clock systems and equipment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance checks of all supported systems and equipment.
• Examine, test, clean, and replace electronic parts, wiring, cable, connectors, surge protectors, etc.
• Calibrate test equipment, as required.
• Maintain parts inventory by recording all parts used, advising supervisor when parts are required and performing inventory tasks.
• Provide user(s) instruction in the proper operation of all supported systems and equipment.
• Respond to user inquiries, support reque