Coordinates departmental system needs, including specifying equipment/accessories, equipment purchases, management, programming, and budgeting for radio, cellular and satellite communications equipment purchases, installation, maintenance and repairs; assures proper utilization, maintenance UD protocols regarding 800MHz, cellular, VHF and satellite transmitter and receiver equipment installed in water towers and other departmental sites. Develops, coordinates and participates in emergency response/safety programs and training for the Utilities Department and employees including: Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), First Aid, Blood Pathogens - Infectious Exposure, Hazardous Substances, Industrial Safety; Coordinates emergency response/safety training activities with local, state and national organizations.