County proposes half-time communications technician to support upgraded public-safety radio network
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Summary
Missoula County staff requested a half-time position to support ongoing maintenance, knowledge transfer and seasonal work related to the county's upgraded 800 MHz public-safety radio system, citing upcoming retirement of the current communications coordinator.
Missoula County staff proposed creating a half-time, variable-schedule communications technician to support the county’s upgraded public-safety radio network and to provide overlap for the current communications coordinator ahead of an anticipated retirement.
Staff said the county has spent roughly three years updating the public-safety radio system and is now operating more IT-centric and 800-megahertz equipment that requires both radio and IT/microwave skills. The half-time position would allow for seasonal flexibility—climbing to mountaintop sites when needed—and provide more consistent capacity for maintenance, documentation and transfer of institutional knowledge as the current staff member nears retirement.
Presenters said ideal candidates would have a mix of public-safety radio background and IT/microwave experience; historically the county has recruited from military or industry professionals with such training and would continue to coordinate with the city and private contractors for assessments and staffing recommendations.
The item was presented as a personnel request; salary or specific job-class details were not included in the meeting record provided.
