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Radio Engineer 1

State of Minnesota • Roseville, MN • 36min ago

Job Class: Radio Engineer 1

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID: 90368

Location: Roseville

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 11/20/2025

Closing Date: 12/10/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department/DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

Division/Unit: State Aid for Local Trans Div/Statewide Radio Communications

Work Shift/Work Hours: 12 hours, day or night

Days of Work: Rotating every 6 weeks/4 weeks of days, two weeks of nights

Travel Required : Yes - 5%

Salary Range: $31.11 - $45.98 / hourly; $64,958 - $96,006 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 212-MN Govt Engineers Councils/MGEC

Last Incumbent: Bill Sorenson

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes/No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position will participate in various shift rotations for monitoring of the ARMER radio system at the Radio Operations Center (ROC). To track and identify system faults, alarms, and anomalies using various software applications and computer terminals for repair and maintenance oversite to the 800Mhz public safety ARMER radio system. To develop implementation plans/processes for updates and maintenance of existing systems and expansion of new integrated systems. This position also provides technical expertise in testing and evaluation services to State of Minnesota agencies, statewide area ARMER system partner agencies and other contracted agencies.

Shift work/weekend work shall apply. This position will be located out of the Metro Roseville office. The person will start working the day shift until he/she is trained in. Once trained in, the position will start the 24/7 operation shift work/weekend work/rotating.

We work a six-week rotation with four weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights.

Shift differential applies for night work.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

FCC Radio Telephone License or be an APCO/NABER certified technician is required or obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.

AND

Valid Class "D" driver's license.

AND

Two or more years of recent advanced technical working experience (within the last four years) supporting a regional or large-scale radio communications system with responsibility for installation, repair, and implementation of a variety of radio communications equipment.

Knowledge of radio communication procedures and ability to operate communication equipment and peripheral equipment. (i.e., telephone, two-way radio, and computer).

Knowledge and application of record keeping requirements and ability to keep records and complete reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience with the Minnesota ARMER land mobile radio communication system including experience with digital trunked two-way radio communication technology including RF base station, RF transmission lines, antennas, amplifiers, combiners, and multicouplers.

Knowledge and experience with microwave communication technology.

Experience with wide area network backhaul equipment such as routers, switches, and other transport technology.

Experience with mobile and portable subscriber radio programming and code plug development.

Skills in troubleshooting techniques and handling sensitive electronic equipment and parts as well as a mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

Knowledge of software development process including programming and scripting.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

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