• Supervisor of Radio Repair Operations

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovations.

     

    The Electronics Section Is the New York City Police Department's primary communications provider, dedicated to guaranteeing unfailing readiness and response capability by delivering the reliable, uninterrupted systems that are essential for officer safety and coordinated action. The Command oversees the proactive deployment of radio technology and on-site technical expertise. The Electronics Section directly manages real-time trouble shooting, critical radio tracking, and seamless inter-agency interoperability, while simultaneously providing emergency command post response. This comprehensive Infrastructure ensures Executive Leadership maintains absolute command and control under any circumstance.

    This position will include a wide range of responsibilities and tasks such as overseeing programming, updates, encryption of radios and other tasks and equipment associated with the Radio Repair Operations Unit, including but not limited to:

    - Technical day-to-day oversight and the assignment of Radio Repair mechanic tasks

     

    - In conjunction with other Radio Repair staff, ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiencies related to the Radio Repair Operations functions and responsibilities

     

    - Ensure compliance with industry wide standards and all FCC rules and regulations

     

    - Leads innovation and advanced diagnostics, acts as SME on Radio matters and upgrades and testing

     

    - Guides technical standards, engineering and project management

     

    - Serve as a subject matter expert on radio frequency (RF) technologies, system interoperability, and emerging communication technologies relevant to public safety operations

     

    - Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Radio Repair Mechanics

    WORK LOCATION:

    50-16 59TH Pl. Woodside, NY 11377

    WORK SCHEDULE:

    Varies

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

     

    The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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    SUPERVISOR OF RADIO REPAIR OPE - 90760

    Qualifications

    Qualification Requirements

    A first class Federal Communications Radio telephone license with radar endorsement and a valid New York State Driver's License. In addition all candidates must have:

     

    1) Eight years recent experience in the two-way mobile radio industry as a repairman; or

     

    2) not less than six years of such experience plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade or vocational high school, college, or training program to make up a total of eight years of creditable experience. Six months of creditable experience will be credited for each year of approved education or training.

     

    Additional Information

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

     

    Salary Min: $142,273.00

     

    Salary Max: $142,273.00