Highway Patrol Electronic Technician Manager

Schedule: Full-time

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report In Location - 1583 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43209

Work Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm; On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Manage & direct the installation, repair, testing & preventative maintenance of all electronic & communication equipment operated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) to ensure uninterrupted operation of statewide communication system for day-to-day business & emergency responses as required by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) & adherence to other applicable rules & regulations:

Establish priorities, develop project schedules & participate in long-range planning;

Develop & implement section's policies & procedures for the administration & efficient operation at the Patrol Post;

Perform installation, repair, testing & preventative maintenance of all electronic & communication equipment (e.g., Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS), voice/data equipment, automatic vehicle location, resources & programs);

Establish priorities & supervise subordinate personnel (e.g., provide developmental opportunities & work direction, coach staff to foster development, monitor staff activities to ensure quality customer service & information technology security, evaluate performance, approve section staffing levels, recommend discipline, pre-screen applications & participate in interviews);

Serve as technical liaison to implement electronic repairs, installations & other related activities (i.e., order & maintain inventory of spare parts for voice & data radio system, & process all invoices relating to Technology & Communication Services equipment);

Support multiple state agencies' communication needs, oversee installation, testing &/or repair of statewide voice &/or data telecommunications equipment;

Act as liaison for Patrol Post to internal & external agencies & vendors;

Inspect communications equipment condition & operation;

Evaluate training needs & arrange training sessions (e.g., consult with data processing & telecommunications personnel regarding section operations & needs &/or to exchange information, recommend training for end-users & for technical staff responsible for maintenance of voice & data radio equipment, provide technical assistance to agency personnel regarding telecommunications operations);

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Completion of two-year technical program in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications

AND 4 yrs. exp. in electronics, or radio communications position;

AND hold General Radio Telephone Operator's License issued by Federal Communications Commission.;

AND 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in inventory control;

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations;

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in finance or economics covering topics of budgeting.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.

Note: To meet the minimum qualifications through completion of a 2 yr. technical program, applicants must be able to verify that the technical program consisted of a minimum of 21 credit hours upon completion. (Please provide transcripts in this case)

Job Skills; Telecommunication Systems