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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 05/14/26
Applications Due05/29/26
Vacancy ID216117
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleRadio Engineer
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade24
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility
50 Wolf Road
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12232
Duties Description Support departments communications necessary in carrying out the departments normal and emergency operations
Help develop radio installation standards for the departments field equipment
Renew, modify, and establish new FCC licenses for NYSDOT radio equipment also be familiar with FCC licensing rules, guidelines and protocols
Assist in the design, evaluation and maintenance of the Departments land mobile radio systems and its components throughout the State
Provide periodic preventative and remedial maintenance on radio, microwave, satellite, and networking equipment, and develop test procedures and performance standards for such equipment and associated antenna, cable, antenna system and IP and telephone network equipment
Establish and manage department-owned and rental Communications Tower sites
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electric equipment, software, and configuration, and supporting systems for radio, data, and satellite equipment
Test for radio interference from outside sources and equipment and make recommendations for remediation
Specify maintenance procedures and oversee contractor work
Review monthly radio work reports for trends and common issues and address with vendors
Survey and procure additional sites necessary to expand communications
Maintain contracts with vendors for preventative maintenance and repair services statewide
Setup and program mobile and portable radio equipment to department parameters
Provide support to the departments field personnel as to the proper operation of radios
Research and test new equipment
Complete annual radio tests to find and address communications issues
Monitor radio system status and use for compliance with Federal regulations and standards
Collaborate with Agency partners as needed on communications issues
Communications planning involving cellular networks supporting TSMO
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departments response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience as a radio systems engineer involving the development, deployment, operation, and maintenance or wireless land mobile radio or other wireless communications systems.
A college degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, applied engineering physics, or a related field may substitute for general experience as follows: associates degree two years; bachelors degree four years; and masters degree five years.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
DOT is an equal opportunity employer.
Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility
Telephone
Fax
Email Address dot.sm.mo.operations.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
50 Wolf Road, POD 5-3
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12232
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-186 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 29, 2026 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility
50 Wolf Road, POD 5-3
Albany, NY 12232
dot.sm.mo.operations.personnel@dot.ny.gov
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