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JOB TITLE: Communications Data Manager <br />DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management, Orange County <br /> <br />JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the <br />data processing activities for emergency services, This involves use and maintenance <br />of multiple computerized information systems; assessing the need and priorities for <br />information systems operation, maintenance and enhancement; and supervising the <br />duties of the Wireless Communications Coordinator. <br />MAJOR DUTIES: <br />o Oversees and manages telecommunication data systems which involves <br />operation, maintenance, enhancement and support . <br />o Coordinates and performs research and cost analysis of telecommunication <br />equipment to assure the delivery of high quality, reliable and innovative <br />communication systems and services to the public, all municipalities/ <br />government agencies within the context of legal and binding laws of the State <br />as related to E9-1-1 services, <br />o Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of the Wireless <br />Communications Coordinator. <br />o Reviews and authorizes all documentation with wireline and wireless activities <br />to ensure accuracy and efficiency. <br />o Oversees wireless communications negotiations with wireless telephone <br />carriers (AIITeI, Verizon, AT&T) on telephone towers, addresses and cell <br />telephone numbers. <br />o Provides lead direction to vendors, contractors and consultants. <br />o Negotiates vendor contracts and maintenance agreements; monitors contracts <br />and reconciles and approves all telecommunications invoices for payment, <br />o Manages acquisition of all communications licenses and maintains license data <br />for the Division; keeps fiscal and maintenance records; and submits <br />correspondence to regulatory agencies for clarification and/or interpretation of <br />guidelines and laws, <br />o Maintains various records, directories, logs, files and manuals related to <br />telecommunication activities according to local guidelines and regulatory <br />agencies, <br />o Provides systems operations for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system; <br />