Short Description:
The incumbent provides training to public safety first responders on interoperability programs, policies and supporting technologies that are suited to improve local, regional and national interoperability.
Complete Description:
The incumbent provides training to public safety first responders on interoperability programs, policies and supporting technologies that are suited to improve local, regional and national interoperability. Candidate must ensure that the public safety responders have the ability and tools necessary to ensure seamless communication and coordination in the event of scheduled and unscheduled events and emergencies.
The candidate will be responsible for supporting the agencies initiatives related to the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security. They will assist in the development of the interoperable communications training curriculum and certification program at both the individual agency and District-wide levels and related technology assessments to advance efforts to mitigate training gaps.
Behavior Characteristics:
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high pressure environment
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to multiple audience of varying technical expertise
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable, Organized, Efficient
Skills:
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Expertise Rating
Instructor certification from an approved institution/agency
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Course development/construction for communication training (radio) for a public safety agency
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Element creation/module development
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Develop training material including end user training, instructor materials and materials to support train-the-trainer instruction.
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Assess technology and communications infrastructure
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Analysis of communications and technologies infrastructure and threats
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge and application of project management knowledge areas relating to scope, time, risk, cost and resource management
Highly desired
3
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge and past experience in interoperability communication by either an assessment or practical experience
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Experience working in a public safety environment
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge of public safety operations both police and fire and ems
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Knowledge of Homeland Security communities to include SAFECOM, NPSTC and NIMS
Highly desired
6
Years
2 - Proficient
Familiar with communication devices and operations to include radio, and mobile data terminals
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Experience developing SCIP, Suspicious activity reporting and other similar state/jurisdiction level communication plans and operational plans
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert
Experience developing radio interoperability communication system analysis
Required
6
Years
3 - Expert