STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Electronics Technician 2

Radio Lab

Recruitment #220123-3246TC-001

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Introduction


Are you an electronic technician professional who excels in radio communication installations, troubleshooting and repairs within your trade? Do you enjoy traveling throughout our great state of Connecticut?  If so, come make an impact at one of the many Departments of Transportation's Radio Communication units! 
We offer great benefits! Read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), has an exciting Electronic Technician 2 position, based out of Rocky Hill.  This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week with a work schedule of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Monday-Friday. 

The Role: As an Electronic Technician 2, you will be based in Rocky Hill and travel throughout the state of Connecticut to various locations performing a variety of installation, repairs. A vehicle will be provided, as well as the necessary tools and equipment. You will assist the Lead Electronics Technician with service of the complete DOT LMR System, including the infrastructure of approximately 2500 mobile radios, 20 base stations, two complete operations centers, three Newington repeater systems, movable bridge radios, base, portable and repeater systems, statewide Weight Station signal control systems, mobile electronic equipment such as emergency warning lighting systems, computer docking stations, GPS equipment and equipment consoles and other associated duties. The job duties will include installation, removal, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment included in the system; required to work in different work environments; include some climbing, bucket work, bridge radio repair, high voltage proximity; extensive knowledge of many types of test equipment, including DVM’s O scopes, TIMS, Service Monitors, Spectrum Analyzers, Wattmeter’s, and other associated equipment.  The duties require driving to different DOT facilities throughout the state and working in a fast-paced schedule. You must be able to work independently.  Candidates must be able to pass background check, acquire a security clearance, and have/maintain a valid CT driver’s license.  

Application Details: Please provide all your experience and certifications that meet the "Preferred Qualifications" listed below on your application. List your Driver's license number, expiration date, and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application. In the location section of your application select Rocky Hill, or all. Failure to complete any of these steps may result in not being considered for this role.   

What We Can Offer You: The DOT offers a competitive starting salary, excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options, alternate work schedules, and a culture that encourages work-life balance. 

Selection Plan

All State employees shall follow the guidelines as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a).

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location.
After You Apply: 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. 
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. 
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. 
  • If have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact faith.macdonald@ct.gov or (860) 937-6362. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involved in installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical equipment such as two-way radios, scientific electronic equipment, traffic signal equipment and other electronic devices.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Installs, maintains, tests and repairs two-way mobile and base station radio equipment, traffic radar, audio and video recorders, closed circuit television, alarms, intercom, public address systems, computer equipment and other electronic equipment containing transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessor units, circuit boards and other digital components; installs, maintains, tests and repairs electronic equipment such as scientific equipment and electro-mechanical equipment; fabricates and sets lighting patterns of traffic signal control boxes according to plans; monitors, tests, maintains and repairs traffic signal control components; maintains auxiliary standby power equipment; uses electronic laboratory standards and other test equipment to make measurements and tests as required by Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations; maintains, repairs and calibrates electronic test equipment; keeps records and prepares reports; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of electronic equipment; knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations where applicable; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret instruction manuals and schematic and wiring diagrams; ability to install and operate electronic equipment; ability to locate and repair defects in electronic and electro-mechanical equipment and devices using analog, digital and logic functions;ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and servicing of electronic equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in electronics or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) and associated 12-volt vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with basic electronic/electrical theory. 
  • Experience with basic electronic test equipment such as digital volt meters, watt meters, frequency, network, and spectrum analyzers. 
  • 2 years’ experience installing and repairing mobile electronics. 
  • Experience learning new system types and technologies as they are introduced.
  • An FCC license, Naber or equivalent industry certification. 
  • Experience working as a team member to achieve a shared goal or outcome. 
  • Experience working varying schedules, to include overtime, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession of a license for the repair of radio equipment at time of appointment.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to attend technical seminars or schools.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to high voltage electricity; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions if required to work outside.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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