["Technical Director- Radio Shop","Technical Director- Radio Shop"]
State of Indiana
- Fort Wayne
- 5 days ago
Highlights
Oversee and lead the City's public safety radio infrastructure, ensuring systems are stable, compliant, and prepared for future growth. This role leads the systems behind Police, Fire, and emergency communications across Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fort Wayne |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://www.in.gov/spd |
Description
Technical Director - Radio Shop Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (on-call for emergencies)
Have you led P25 or trunked radio systems that Police, Fire, and 911 rely on every second? Now take ownership of the network that keeps first responders connected when it matters most.
This role leads the systems behind Police, Fire, and emergency communications across Fort Wayne and Allen County. You'll be responsible for reliability, compliance, and long-term direction of a regional public safety radio system.
What You'll Do
Oversee and lead the City's public safety radio infrastructure, ensuring systems are stable, compliant, and prepared for future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise Radio Shop staff, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Direct operation, maintenance, and expansion of P25 and trunked radio systems
- Serve as system manager for the Consolidated Communications Partnership (CCP)
- Manage FCC licensing and coordinate with City, County, State, and mutual aid partners
- Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and system upgrades
- Experience with public safety radio systems (Police, Fire, 911 environments)
- Strong working knowledge of P25, trunked radio systems, RF principles, and FCC regulations
- Leadership experience overseeing technical teams or system operations
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
- FCC General Radiotelephone License
- CETa Certification
- Motorola / ASTRO system certifications
- Motorola ASTRO / P25 systems
- RF systems and infrastructure
- FCC licensing and compliance
- Public safety communications systems
Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne
This role directly supports emergency response across the community. You will lead a system that first responders rely on every day and play a key role in its future direction. The position offers a competitive salary, pension, and long-term stability.
About Company
A State of Opportunities! Indiana State Government is a goal driven, performance oriented, customer focused workforce. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic and energized environment, then we welcome you to explore opportunities within state employment. In joining our workforce, you will gain a rewarding experience working on behalf of Hoosiers to build a better Indiana.
No other organization can offer the diversity of careers, the upward mobility or the ability to change disciplines like the State of Indiana. Plus you'll find that enhancing your job description is something that is actually encouraged throughout the organization.
Indiana State Government has more than 70 state agencies and approximately 31,000 Full-Time Employees located throughout the state. Within our agencies we are proud to offer a diverse workforce and a variety of job categories that include: Architecture & Engineering, Clerical & Office Support, Education, Training & Library Science, Executive, Health Care, Human & Social Services, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Environmental & Natural Resources, Animal Health, Maintenance Trades, Biologic & Scientific, Transportation, Food Service, Administrative & Managerial.
To search for your next career opportunity with Indiana State Government, please visit our website at www.in.gov/spd.
No other organization can offer the diversity of careers, the upward mobility or the ability to change disciplines like the State of Indiana. Plus you'll find that enhancing your job description is something that is actually encouraged throughout the organization.
Indiana State Government has more than 70 state agencies and approximately 31,000 Full-Time Employees located throughout the state. Within our agencies we are proud to offer a diverse workforce and a variety of job categories that include: Architecture & Engineering, Clerical & Office Support, Education, Training & Library Science, Executive, Health Care, Human & Social Services, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Environmental & Natural Resources, Animal Health, Maintenance Trades, Biologic & Scientific, Transportation, Food Service, Administrative & Managerial.
To search for your next career opportunity with Indiana State Government, please visit our website at www.in.gov/spd.
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