Technical Specialist 6033

Description :

• This position is required to augment existing technical resources with PSRN Project deliverables.

• Collaboration on the design, development and deployment of user equipment (UE) in the field.

• Support technical work required in the Provincial Communication Centre’s as the Land Mobile Radio Network (LMRN) project evolves.

• Participate in overseeing mobile and related radio systems and operational development, maintenance or support activities by identifying necessary human, material and/or financial resources, including those of vendors or ministry partners.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

• Provide specialized radio technology expertise for OPP personnel by: conducting tests and inspections of the OPP telecommunications system to determine faults or failures; installing, configuring and maintaining radio equipment; completing repairs or replacing faulty components, or identifying the proper contractor to complete the necessary work; auditing, accepting and approving contractor repair work for contract compliance; notifying appropriate parties of telecommunication system problems and failures.

• Provides technical support for OPP radio technology and telecommunications initiatives.

• Aids in researching technical problems, determining solutions and making recommendations to supervisors and end users.

• Supports, plans and assists with the implementation of approved initiatives, systems, sub-systems, and applications.

• Assists in developing systems and required documentation, training plans, technology testing and implementation plans.

• Provides technical and operational advice to multi-faceted teams; monitors and reports on progress and deadlines; monitors and tracks expenditures; coordinates internal project teams and vendor/contracted resources.

• Would like candidates to have knowledge of telecommunications systems such as microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, telephone and radio system switches, dispatch computer, communications consoles, voicemail systems, console and communication center voice recording systems and network tie lines.

• Knowledge of evolving radio technologies.

• Knowledge of communications software to manage LAN operations within a Communications Centre.

• At least 3 years of experience.

• Must pass OPP Security Level 4.

Criteria Ratings MUST TOTAL 100

Technical Skills: 40 points

• Knowledge of the Fleet Net radio system is an asset.

• Knowledge of telecommunications system including microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, telephone and radio system switches, communications consoles, communication centre voice recording systems and network tie lines.

Project Management Skills: 35 points

• Knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes to carry out project plans and schedules, estimate resources and conduct technical and analysis of proposals or end-user requirements.

Communication Skills: 25 points

• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate in all formats with client, management and team, making presentations and reporting outcomes.

Knowledge Transfer

• Provides technical advice to multi-faceted teams; monitors and reports on progress and deadlines; monitor and tracs expenditures; coordinate with project team members and vendor/contracted resources.

Project Manager / Team members

1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation on SharePoint site, throughout the duration of the project life cycle etc.

Must Haves:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience

Knowledge of the Fleet Net radio system and telecommunications system including microwave, mobile, portable and base radios and repeaters, standby and back-up power systems, alarm reporting system, telephone and radio system switches, communications consoles, communication centre voice recording systems and network tie lines.

Knowledge of project management methodology, analytical tools and processes to carry out project plans and schedules, estimate resources and conduct technical and analysis of proposals or end-user requirements.