Job Description

Job Title : DIVISIONAL TECHNICIAN (Code- 4998)


Experience: - Years

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PURPOSE

The Divisional Communication Technician ensures the effective operation, maintenance, and support of all communication systems within the Lae Metropolitan Command. This role is critical in maintaining reliable radio, telecommunication, and digital communication networks to support policing operations and public safety.

2. DIMENSIONS

Financial: Funds is captured in the ICT Directorate Budget
Staff: Nil
Others: Nil

3. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Maintain and ensure divisional radio and telecommunications equipment and peripherals are installed, configured and operational.
  • Ensure secure and uninterrupted communication between divisional units and command
  • Mobility to be deployed to hazardous environments and at irregular hours to install, troubleshoot and repair radio communications.
  • Testing and monitoring of radio communications to meet baseline performance standards
  • Supporting the integration of new communication technologies into PNG operations
  • Install, modify, maintain, and repair various forms of communications equipment located throughout the communication sites of the Police Force with in the Lae metro command ensuring SOPs are updated regularly to meet the changes

4. MAJOR DUTIES

  • Install, repair, splice, test, and terminate various forms of telecommunications and electronic wiring and cabling (e.g. copper, fiber, coax, etc.) to ensure proper impedance matching and connections between various pieces of electronic equipment.
  • Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs various forms of communications equipment (e.g. analog or digital radios; analog or digital multiplex equipment to interface carrier equipment with specific local equipment; low-band, VHF and UHF base station/repeater 2-way radios; site security alarm and control equipment, etc.).
  • Install and repair antennas and wiring on communication towers, vehicles, and buildings requiring climbing and working on tower structures and poles, Install and repair AC/DC power supply system. (wind generator and solar power source).
  • Travel to communications sites located in remote mountaintop locations throughout the country for the purpose of installing and maintaining communications equipment in all forms of weather (e.g. extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, heavy muddy and slippery track, etc.).
  • Clean and prepare communications and electronic equipment from various locations for reinstalling, also maintaining cleanliness in work areas like installation bays and work benches using appropriate cleaning tools.
  • Operate test equipment such as IFR, Oscilloscope, Frequency counter, Spectrum analyzer, Truline wattmeter and multimeter correctly.
  • Ensure to maintain exposition to new technologies through training and awareness to inegrate into the RPNGC communication systems
  • Ensure review of SOP’s are done on a yearly basis and standards are followed.

5. NATURE AND SCOPE

The Divisiosianl technician works with the OIC Radio Communications to support the CTO to ensure the smooth functioning of the radio and telecommunications used by the Organization. This position is responsible for providing radio system support and oversees the operation of the radio communications against RPNGC approved policies and procedures based in Lae, Morobe Province

 

5.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP

(a) Internal

Director ICT, Designated Directors, CTO, OICs, 2IC’s and other designated officers concerning the role within ICT and Royal PNG Constabulary.

(b) External

  • Liaises with the Department of ICT;
  • NICTA
  • DataCo;
  • Telikom PNG;
  • Digicel;
  • Private Stakeholders/Partners.

5.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT

A radio technician typically works outdoors, often at locations with radio communication towers or vehicles. Their job involves tasks related to radio communications and telecommunications equipment. The radio technician is expected to be ready for deployment to locations requiring attention to radio communications.

6. CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES

6.1 Rules/procedures

The Police Act; the Constabulary Standing Orders; Radio Spectrum Act 1996; Telecommunications Act 1996; Cybercrime Code Act 2016; and Digital Government Act 2022; PS Code of Conduct and Ethics.

6.2 Decisions

The job holder has the authority to make decisions without reference, provided the decisions fall within the scope of the dimensions of the role.

6.3 Recommendations

• The job holder is to provide recommendations to the OIC Radio Communications on improving the radio communications systems and processes to meet the objective of RPNGC.

7. CHALLENGES

  • Working in harsh environments and dealing with irregular hours.
  • Effective liaison with other teams and sections in the ICT Division essential for the efficient functioning of the radio communications.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

(a) Qualifications

  • Degree/Diploma in Information Communication Technology, Networking, Certificate in Electronics or related fields.

(b) Knowledge

Must have an intimate working knowledge of:

  • Radio communications equipment, standards, and principles of operations;
  • Telecommunications Act 1996
  • Radio Spectrum Act 1996
  • Cybercrime Code Act
  • Digital Government Act 2022
  • Digital Government Plans
  • Must have in-depth knowledge on Standards and Guidelines governing ICT development and advancement in PNG, management principles, practices and of the Integrated ICT systems
  • Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Public Service General Orders
  • PNG Government’s GEDSI Policy

(c) Skills

  • Strong understanding of radio frequency and electronics;
  • Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI model and networking protocols.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services and user support;
  • Problem Solving & Critical thinking;
  • Communication (written and oral);
  • Analytical skills;
  • Team player.

(d) Work Experience

  • At least three years’ work experience as radio/telecommunications technician in related fields.
  • Hands-on experience working with Hytera and Cisco equipment.
  • Practical skills and knowledge on radio and telecommunications, and ICT in general

Educational Qualification:

Job Type:

Contractual

Working Hours:

hours weekly

Language Requirements:

English

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