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Adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to add 1.0 FTE Communication Technician II in the Communications Division of the Department of Information Technology
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends that the Board adopt a resolution amending the List of Numbers and Classifications of Positions to add 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Communication Technician II position.
SUMMARY/DICUSSION:
Recently, DoIT has secured two new annual revenue contracts, with the City of Vacaville and Dixon Police Department, for the department to provide ongoing radio maintenance, repair, and support, including field service and inventory management to the cities. The Vacaville contract, approved by the Board on July 23, 2024, includes provisions for equipment repair and coordination with Motorola. The Dixon contract requires preventative maintenance, field calls, and the repair of subscriber radios. Both contracts demand frequent technical support, repair, and inventory tracking, which is a workload that exceeds current staffing capacity.
With the addition of the new position allocation, the Radio division will be able to fulfill its obligations under these current contracts as well enter into additional revenue contracts providing services and expertise to other outside agencies. The Radio division is actively engaged in discussions with several agencies, including the cities of Vallejo, Benicia, and Fairfield, to secure further revenue-generating contracts for communication technology services. These agencies have expressed a strong interest in county support and maintenance, which will ensure reliable service for their radio communication needs.
As additional contracts are secured, DoIT will continue to evaluate workload and will return to the Board as necessary to maintain s...
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