Senior Microwave System Specialist

About the role

Join our Wireless Communications Section in Salem as a senior microwave system specialist! In this role, you will 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, maintain, repair and manage projects for all voice and data two-way radio, analog and digital microwave wireless network systems throughout Oregon for customers including our agency, Oregon State Police, the Fire Marshall’s office and more.
• Analyze data collected from customers, develop preliminary system specifications and present options, costs and alternatives for customer selection.
• Develop preliminary equipment and infrastructure requirements, prepare specifications to meet designs, and prepare and award final bids.
• Research and identify locations for major system modifications or replacements then assemble and coordinate teams to complete projects.
• Develop training plans and schedule then deliver them to customers and other information system personnel.
• Evaluate situations and resolve questions or customer inquiries.
• Identify, diagnose, track and report problems and determine repair or replacement priorities.
• Contact multiple equipment vendors to obtain technical information and request repair or upgrades.
• Maintain systems and equipment to ensure peak operating condition.
• Operate a Sno-Cat or UTV (utility task vehicle) in inclement weather or rough conditions to gain access to remote locations to repair, install and provide emergency restoration of equipment or systems.
• Climb and work on towers and antenna structures up to 180 feet above ground and work with high voltages.
• Considerable region-wide or statewide travel in all weather conditions and time of day required.
• Move or lift heavy objects excess of 70 pounds following safety procedures.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of information systems experience in wireless systems (i.e., two-way radio, microwave); OR
• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
• Three (3) years of information systems experience in wireless systems (i.e., two-way radio, microwave); OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in wireless systems (i.e., two-way radio, microwave).

Special Qualifications

• This position requires a maximum 60 minute response time to 455 Airport Rd. SE Building C, Salem, OR 97301 for emergency call-outs.
• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

How To Apply

• Complete the application or attach a resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Complete the questionnaire.