STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Electronics Technician 2

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #230925-3246TC-002

Introduction


Do you have experience in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of electronic equipment? 

Do you enjoy traveling throughout our great State of Connecticut?

If so, join us and make an impaCT!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for an Electronics Technician 2 in Rocky Hill within the Radio Communication Unit.


*Coming soon, hours increasing to 40 hours per week effective 10/6/23, see new salary range above! 


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • Competitive salary
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • A culture that encourages work/life balance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 -  State of CT receives National Recognition for offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits and Flexible Schedule
  • Work for Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE's) Employer of the Year
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full Time
  • Monday through Friday
  • First Shift, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Rocky Hill, with statewide travel required

    THE ROLE
    The Electronics Technician 2 will assist the Lead Electronics Technician with service of the complete DOT Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System, including the infrastructure of approximately 2500 mobile radios, 20 base stations, 2 complete operations centers, 3 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 also include: 
    • installation, removal, maintenance, testing and repair of all equipment included in the system
    • required to work in different work environments 
    • 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 to perform a variety of installation and repairs. A vehicle will be provided, as well as the necessary tools and equipment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and with a fast-paced schedule. Candidates must be able to pass a background check, acquire a security clearance, and have/maintain a valid CT driver’s license.

    ABOUT US

    The mission of the DOT is to provide a safe and efficient intermodal transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region. To learn more about our mission, vision and values, please click here. Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT! 


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    Selection Plan

    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.
    • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
    • 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 or shift.
    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY
    • 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 questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
    • Note: 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.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    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. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

    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 installing and repairing mobile electronics
    • Coursework in electronics or the electrical field
    • Experience with land mobile radio (LMR) and associated 12-volt vehicle electrical and mechanical systems
    • Experience with electronic test equipment such as digital volt meters, watt meters, frequency, network, and spectrum analyzers
    • Experience learning new system types and technologies as they are introduced
    • 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.