Senior IT Engineer

About the role

The Prince William County Department of Public Safety Communications is seeking a motivated and technically skilled professional to serve as System Administrator for the County’s P25 multi-site radio system. The successful candidate will collaborate with IT professionals, public safety specialists, senior leadership, and vendors to ensure high-availability communications that support efficient and effective emergency response across the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, maintain, and plan the Motorola ASTRO P25 radio system and associated radios within the Department of Public Safety Communications.
• Analyze data and assess emerging technologies to provide informed planning recommendations and status updates to departmental and County leadership.
• Assist agencies with communications training and contribute to the development and maintenance of other public safety technologies as assigned.
• Ensure seamless interoperability for Prince William County personnel operating outside County boundaries and for external agencies operating within the County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of experience in system administration, networking, information technology, wireless communications, radio programming, or public safety communications.
• 3+ years of experience in public safety technology administration, management, or technical experience with P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 radio systems.
• Experience in developing codeplugs and programming of P25 subscriber units.
• Demonstrated success communicating with executive-level leadership.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in support of information technology projects and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in information technology, computer science, wireless communications, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.

Qualifications

• Experience with P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 radio systems.
• Experience in developing codeplugs and programming of P25 subscriber units.
• Demonstrated success communicating with executive-level leadership.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in support of information technology projects and systems.
• Experience with Motorola ASTRO system management and programming tools such as UEM, CPS, UNC, CSS, or Provisioning Manager.

Skills

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• A calm and professional demeanor under pressure.

Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $97,240.00 - $124,874.75. We also offer great benefits including retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans, paid annual leave, paid personal leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, optional group medical and dental health plans, optional group life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), career development opportunities, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $97,240.00 - $124,874.75.

Schedule

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with some options for teleworking and flexible scheduling. While generally a M-F position working business hours, the schedule is dependent on conditions such as, but not limited to, system degradation, operational need, inclement weather, and large-scale incidents. The incumbent may be required to work outside of their normal schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is eligible for additional straight-time compensation in cases of operational need.