This position requires the knowledge of public safety technology planning, frequencies; public safety operations; theories: radio, phone and computer technology; and the ability to implement programs that crosses multiple jurisdictions; telecommunications, public safety communications, information processing and management principles and the knowledge of computer related software for word processing, statistics gathering, creating presentations and spreadsheets; the basic knowledge of microwave technology and operation; radio equipment and related communications equipment; the knowledge of public safety hardware, including network switches, voice routers, and emergency power systems. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electronics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, information technology or a closely related field and five (5) years related work experience or a combination of both.