Radio Engineer, Senior

Salary : $62,542.00 - $96,940.00 Annually
Location : Development Services Building 85 N. Florence St 2nd Floor Florence, AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500833
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Arizona


Description
What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?


If you answered "yes" to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.


Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.


Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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JOB SUMMARY
Perform technical work of considerable difficulty in the coordination, planning, design, installation, and maintenance of information technology solutions including computers, security, networking, servers, processes, and facilities under general supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Research, evaluate, recommend, install, maintain, and upgrade information technology solutions to ensure the desired performance.
• Analyze requirements, designs, and implements solutions for IT infrastructure security, integrity, reliability, and functionality of IT infrastructure solutions.
• Prepare specifications and operational procedures of these solutions as well as the selection, installation, testing, and acceptance of the components.
• Monitor performance of IT systems using management tools and assist in planning for system expansion and enhancements.
• Configure hardware and software to insure the desired performance of equipment.
• Maintain standards for installation and repair work with regard to the quality of materials, workmanship, and safety precautions exercised throughout the operation.
• Interact with co-workers and vendors to obtain and disseminate information, assign tasks, provide advice on projects, and coordinate activities.
• Work with other technicians to develop IT solutions.
• Test, implement, and maintain integration hardware and software between operating systems.
• Perform troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose, and resolve advanced IT problems.
• Research, recommend, implement, and monitor security for Pinal County IT networks.
• Perform Team Lead duties as required including but not limited to assigning tasks, training, technical support, and feedback on performance.
• Plan, track, report, and analyze team performance, track and measure response to incidents, performance measures, and assist as needed and assure proper documentation of changes to systems and applications.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience administering radio communications systems.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and maintaining public safety radio communication systems, including UHF, VHF, and P25 technologies.
• Knowledge of interoperability planning for Public Safety communications.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver's License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Terminal Operator Certification for access to Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) with 6 months of hire.
• May be required to obtain additional specific skills training and technical certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Pinal County hardware, software, and infrastructure, including maintenance and integration issues.
• Knowledge of principles of IT infrastructure system development and systems integration in a public sector environment.
• Knowledge of database systems integration, system access, security guidelines, and quality assurance procedures.
• Skill in analyzing IT project issues, evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of complex operational issues.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands and effectively distributing workload.
• Ability to work independently in a technical environment with interlinked and changing priorities.
• Ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close IT projects.
• In-depth knowledge of radio/data telecommunications systems, including UHF, VHF, and P25 systems.
• Familiarity with the technical aspects of radio system design, spectrum management, and interoperability standards.
• Skilled in integrating diverse communication technologies to achieve seamless interoperability among public safety agencies. Understanding of network infrastructure, including microwave links, and the ability to manage the transition to new technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex communication system issues, analyze system performance, and implement solutions that enhance reliability and coverage.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they meet all technical requirements, budget constraints, and timelines.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations affecting radio communications, including FCC rules.
• Ability to ensure all communication systems are compliant with relevant laws and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively with various government agencies, vendors, and team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.


This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  
  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  
  • Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
  • Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Quarterly Well Challenges
  • Vaccination Clinics Onsite
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance