Job Description

Requisition No: 874924

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: RADIO TECH (WT: TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT) - 76000096

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 76000096

Salary: $72,801.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2026

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Radio Tech (Telecommunications Consultant)

FHP Regional Communications Center | Florida Highway Patrol | FLHSMV

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Join the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) in keeping Florida’s roads safe. As part of the FHP Regional Communications Center team, you’ll contribute to a safer Florida by supporting radio operations for state troopers of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) which helps millions of residents and visitors every year.

This position is responsible for assisting in implementing and maintaining telecommunications systems, microwave systems and land mobile radio systems for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Florida Highway Patrol. This position requires occasional travel and non-standard (after 5PM or weekend) working hours.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide technical assistance to field personnel with radio system, equipment, and/or operational problems. Recommend test procedures and corrective actions.
• Provide support of technical problems, requiring knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering principles.
• Oversee vendor maintenance of contract work and provide corrective action as needed.
• Responsible for testing radio code, radio programming software and related items.
• Provide training assistance for radio users of agency communications systems and related equipment.
• Responsible for area management and security of FHP agency specific encryption keys.
• Advisor in installation planning as related to the radio and related equipment.
• Assist with communications design and provide implementation and operational support for the Florida Highway Patrol.
• Assist with preparing detailed system and equipment procurement specifications and documentation to enable the Department to purchase equipment and service as required.
• Provide assistance to the lead communications engineer as required.
• Provide routine maintenance and inspection reports on MCV and SAT systems.
• Respond/Deploy to Mutual Aid / Disaster Incidents and details.
• Responsible for development and plans for future enhancements to disaster response communications systems.
• Perform research and evaluation of new telecommunications technology to keep the Department aware of the availability of new products to enhance and make operations more efficient.
• Represent FHP on the Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) on radio interoperability issues.
• Serve as an agency liaison by interfacing with area government entities to provide promotion and support of communications interoperability.
• Provide coordination with other public safety agencies regarding joint operations related to law enforcement communications.
• Perform other related duties as they pertain to telecommunications, budget preparation, and procurement activities and lease agreements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to manage a statewide radio user base
• Ability to develop and implement classroom and web-based training materials
• Ability to document workflow and other activities relating to radio systems (telecommunications)
• Knowledge of information security best practices
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to interact / work with vendors
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data to develop recommendations
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize computers and associated software, not limited to but including Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• FCC license.

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying for is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all of an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
• This position requires a JTF-SLERS background check.
• This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.This position may require the selected applicant to be on call.

About the Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is dedicated to A Safer Florida through service, education, and enforcement. With 4,100 employees statewide, we provide critical services including driver licensing, vehicle registration, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency, keeps Florida’s roads safe through proactive enforcement, public education, and advanced technology, serving millions of residents and visitors across the state. Join us in making a real impact on public safety.

Our Benefits Include:

• Annual Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit flhsmv.gov/careers.

General Information

• To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly reflected within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment history must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.