7. Joint Dispatch radio proposal

RADIO SYSTEMS COORDINATOR Red River Regional Dispatch Center Fargo, North Dakota Salary Range: DOQ $40-60K The Red River Regional Dispatch Center Board of Authority is seeking a full-time Radio Systems Coordinator to assist in the completion of a state-of-the art, P25 compliant digital VHF radio interoperability system for police, fire and EMS agencies in Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN utilizing $8M in Homeland Security and COPS Interoperable Communication & Technology grants. Cass and Clay Counties have a combined population of 178,000 and cover 2,810 square miles. Fargo-Moorhead are often ranked among the best places to live in national surveys. The region offers a quality of life rich with cultural, social and recreational resources, including a zoo, theaters, museums, shopping, sports activities such as hockey, baseball and football. The fully interoperable radio communications system upgrade is only one of several joint ventures indicative of the progressive multiple jurisdictions' collaborations. Essential Duties: Primary responsibility will be to successfully maintain the integrated radio system configuration for the day to day operations of the multiple agencies. Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of new public safety related systems or upgrades to existing systems. Research and evaluate public safety technology trends which will benefit the consortium as well as the individual police, fire and EMS agencies. Responsible for maintaining agency radio frequency licenses. Create policies and procedures relating to radio interoperability issues; work with established committees and user groups. Minimum Oualifications: High school diploma/equivalent with five years experience related to radio communications in a pUblic safety setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Desirable Oualifications: An associates degree, vocational training in a related field or a BS in business administration, management, criminal justice or a directly related field. Experience with radio system design to monitor system performance. Direct experience with project management and working with multi-jurisdictional agencies. Response Information: For a complete job description, go to www.rrrdc.com. Submit letter of interest and resume to kcolvin(q)rrrdc.com or via fax to (701) 451-7679. Or contact Kathy Colvin, Director, RRRDC, 300 NP Avenue, Suite 206, Fargo, ND 58102, or 701-451-7684.