Salary: $91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
Division: TECHNICAL
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C45
Hiring Salary: $97,240.00 - $124,874.75

About This Role:

Working as part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining the technology that supports the 9-1-1 center and public safety operations, the Radio System Administrator is primarily responsible for the day-to-day oversight, maintenance, and planning of the Motorola ASTRO P25 radio system and associated radios within the Department of Public Safety Communications.

The successful candidate will be expected to analyze data and assess emerging technologies to provide informed planning recommendations and status updates to departmental and County leadership. Additional responsibilities include assisting agencies with communications training and contributing to the development and maintenance of other public safety technologies as assigned. The Administrator will play a key role in projects and initiatives related to public safety communications, regardless of the agencies they impact.

The System Administrator serves as the County's primary representative for interoperable radio communications within the greater Metropolitan Washington, D.C. region. This highly visible role involves regular collaboration with radio, public safety, information technology, and leadership teams from surrounding jurisdictions, representing the County's interests in regional radio meetings and working groups. The position ensures seamless interoperability for Prince William County personnel operating outside County boundaries and for external agencies operating within the County.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in system administration, networking, wireless communications, public safety information technology, and/or public safety operations, along with strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. A calm and professional demeanor under pressure is essential. Experience with P25 trunked radio systems, subscriber programming, and voice recording systems is strongly preferred. However, the Department of Public Safety Communications is committed to investing significant time and resources in training the right individual for this critical role.
Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 7 years of experience in system administration, networking, information technology, wireless communications, radio programming, or public safety communications.
Preferences:

• 3+ years of experience in public safety technology.
• Administration, management, or technical experience with P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 radio systems.
• Experience in developing codeplugs and programming of P25 subscriber units.
• Demonstrated success communicating with executive-level leadership.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in support of information technology projects and systems.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in information technology, computer science, wireless communications, electrical engineering, or a closely related field.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a post-conditional offer comprehensive background investigation, including psychological and polygraph assessments.

Work Schedule:

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with some options for teleworking and flexible scheduling. While generally a M-F position working business hours, the schedule is dependent on conditions such as, but not limited to, system degradation, operational need, inclement weather, and large-scale incidents. The incumbent may be required to work outside of their normal schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is eligible for additional straight-time compensation in cases of operational need.
Starting Salary Range: $97,240.00 - $124,874.75
We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, clickhere

01

I understand that the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

From the options below, please select the response that best represents your highest level of formal education.

• Master's Degree or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's degree
• Some college
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

03

Do you possess 7+ years of experience in system administration, networking, information technology, wireless communications, radio programming, or public safety communications?

• Yes
• No

04

From the options below, please select the response that best reflects your highest level of progressive experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical hardware and software issues.

• 7 or more years
• 3-6 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

05

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have designing, implementing, and/or managing technology projects in a lead role.

• 7 or more years
• 3-6 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

06

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in advising senior leaders in the area of technology planning, strategy, budgeting, and/or vendor relationships.

• 7 or more years
• 3-6 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07

This position is involved with the management of the County's P25 radio system. Please select your experience level with trunked radio systems and RF technology.

• 7 or more years
• 3-6 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

08

This position assists with management of the County's radio subscriber units. Please select your experience level with portable and mobile radios.

• 7 or more years
• 3-6 years
• 1-3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

09

Do you have experience with Motorola ASTRO system management and programming tools such as UEM, CPS, UNC, CSS, or Provisioning Manager?

• Yes
• No

10

Please select any certifications or formal training that you have from the list below.

• Motorola ASTRO system or APX subscriber training
• Other P25 system or subscriber training
• Project Management (e.g. PMP, CAPM, Project+)
• Networking (e.g. CompTIA Network+, CCNA, etc.)
• General Technology & Service Delivery (e.g. A+, ITIL, etc.)
• 911 Center Management (e.g. ENP, RPL, CMCP, etc.)

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