Extra-Help Special Projects Coordinator

Full Job Description

THE POSITION

The position involves supporting Stanislaus Regional 911 (SR911) technical staff, overseeing radio tower construction projects as well as the maintenance and programming of the Sheriff's Office radio equipment.

Responsibilities include inventory management, scheduling repairs, ensuring FCC compliance, and acquiring radio frequencies for Stanislaus County.

The role also includes developing proposals for infrastructure buildout, researching funding sources, writing grants, and collaborating with other departments for project management.

Additionally, the position entails developing training, managing frequency sharing agreements, assisting in the integration of secure radio systems, and overseeing communication equipment vendors.

Other duties include maintaining updated radio profiles, supporting emergency deployments, and ensuring the proper functioning of radios across various departments and contract cities.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: April 22,2026
Oral Examination: Tentatively the week of May 11, 2026

To learn more about the Sheriff's Department visit stanjobs.org.

Requirements

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist SR911 technical staff;
• Develop proposals for infrastructure buildout;
• Project management over sight of radio tower construction projects;
• Inventory of all existing radio communication equipment;
• Maintain and program portable and vehicle radios across the Sheriff’s Office including but not limited to the Sheriff’s Operations Center (SOC), Training Center, Coroner’s Office, Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Air Support Unit (ASU),Courts, Civil, Adult Detention and the contract cities of Waterford, Hughson, Riverbank, and Patterson;
• Schedule preventative maintenance and needed repairs for all radio equipment;
• Acquisition and maintenance of radio frequencies assigned to Stanislaus County and utilized by the Sheriff’s Office;
• Ensure FCC emergency radio communication compliance;
• Provide recommendations for equipment purchases consistent with county wide communication interoperability;
• Research potential funding sources for additional radio communication equipment;
• Write grants in cooperation with other County departments to enhance public safety interoperability;
• Collaborate with County departments in project management for efficient use of available funding sources;
• Develop and maintain frequency sharing agreements with local, state, and federal public safety agencies;
• Assist in the integration of 800MHZ secure radio equipment with allied agencies;
• Provide oversight of local communication equipment vendors;
• Develop and provide training on radio system use;
• Participate in emergency personnel deployments for safety communications;
• Maintain the appropriate and updated radio profiles;
• Provide updated radio assignment information to SR911, Turlock Police, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office and any other entity needing it for entry into their main consoles;
• Provide frequency information to allied agencies;
• Plan for radio site development;
• Perform such other and similar services in connection with any of the above-listed services.

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities

• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports;
• Plan, design, and implement complex automated systems;
• Analyze, develop and/or modify procedures and systems;
• Establish project development schedules and coordinate the effort of affected staff activities to attained desired goals and objectives;
• Evaluate manual work assignments and work flows to determine if cost effective automated alternatives could be implemented;
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions;
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints;
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines;
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations;
• Operate personal computer and other modern office equipment;
• Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone;
• Make presentations; and
• Train staff.

Knowledge

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques used in area of expertise;
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Data analysis and program planning and evaluation.
• Organization and functions of the various County departments and political subdivisions.
• Political legislative processes.
• Codes, regulations, ordinances and laws governing the operations of the County and other governmental entities; and
• Basic principles and practices of project management.

Education and Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the system for which the specific department is requesting.

License or Certificate

• Some positions may require valid California driver’s license

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application.

Must have at least three (3) months of experience working with any of the items listed below:

• Different types of emergency radio systems;
• Motorola Customer Programming Software;
• Uniden BCD536HP Scanner programming software;
• Motorola Radio Management;
• Advanced Digital Privacy (ADP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) protocols;
• Antenna systems including those used for covert operations;
• Long Term Evolution (LTE) and satellite radio systems such as Motorola NEXT.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. GENERAL INFORMATION The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide. RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation. Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others. Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required. Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements. APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.