Emergency Communications Technician II-District 4

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an Emergency Communications Technician II located in Northeastern Wyoming. This position maintains emergency communications systems within a WYDOT district including radio communication, telephone, data wiring, and roadside communications essential to the mission of law enforcement and public safety entities, and to ensure the safety of the traveling public. The area covered extends from the Big Horn Mountains to the South Dakota Border, and from the Montana border to approximately half way to Casper, Wyoming.

This area of Wyoming is a steadily growing area along the northern border of the state, but still true to the history of the Old West. The area offers nearby access to Bighorn National Forest, Black Hills, and other natural areas where one can participate in mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Northeastern Wyoming is also home to numerous historic sites and modern amenities. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

• Programs communication devices with computer applications.

• Establishes usage protocols, investigates problem solutions and alternatives, and ensures customer satisfaction.

• Maintains communication systems serving the roadside Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices; assists in planning, installation, and integration with devices.

• Trains advanced radio system users in the operation of telecommunications equipment.

• Maintains building, towers and antennas, cabling, power, battery systems, HVAC, and emergency generator sets.

• Troubleshoots and repairs comms equipment and provides necessary assistance for quick response to outages. This includes radio comms from network backbone to both roadside and Highway Advisory Radios (HAR).

• Maintenance and repair of telecommunications and electronic equipment in state owned vehicles, buildings, mountain top repeater sites, and roadside locations.

• Install CAT5e and CAT6 wiring, test circuits; install & maintain UPS & telephone systems.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those applicants with three to four years of progressive work experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic devices in Commercial or Public Safety Telecom.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of electronic theory, FCC rules & regulations, and the critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot electronic equipment relevant to WYDOT's Emergency Communications.

• Skills in communication (written and oral); including preparation of clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, technical drawings and other written material; verbal skills include interpersonal communications needed for cooperation on technical issues.

• Ability to use specialized voice and data telecommunication systems and equipment; must analyze performance using various electronic test equipment, interpret/use specification sheets and technical diagrams/manuals, and network management software.

• Broad knowledge of Emergency Communications, Electricity, Electronics, Information Technology, and facilities; including telephony, data communications, integration of voice & data communication systems with computers & electronic devices, transmission media, towers, vehicle electrical systems, and building/facility services.

• Ability to drive vehicles in all weather and off road to access communications sites.

• Under supervision and with training, will acquire skills necessary for advancement.

• Ability to use a wide range of basic tools at remote sites, such as shovels, drills, saws, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Some agencies may require valid class C driver's license.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Some agencies may require valid class C driver's license.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to call-out for outage repairs 24/7 to any location in the State. Travel to remote, difficult to access communication sites by special-purpose vehicles and/or on foot, and ability to work effectively alone in remote areas at all hours in all weather conditions.

• Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles towing trailers with a gross combined weight of up to 25,999 lbs on- and off-road during periods of inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.

• Ability to operate various types of snowcats in extreme snow conditions and terrain to access remote communications sites 24/7/365 as needed.

• Ability to travel distances of several miles across extreme snow covered terrain during periods of inclement weather using snowshoes or other means.

• Ability to safely and confidently perform tower & antenna work at levels to 200' and on horizontal sidearms out to ten feet, which requires good physical conditions and verification by physical examination; ability to safely pick up and carry 50 pound items.

• Ability to effectively manage own time and work with limited supervision for extended periods, and to make reasoned decisions when confronted by unusual circumstances.

• Successful candidate must establish and/or maintain his/her primary residence within commuting distance to either Sheridan, Buffalo, Gillette, Sundance, or Newcastle.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.

• Successful applicant must have or obtain a FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent within nine (9) months of hire date.

• Candidates must pass a background/reference check; successful applicants will be required to have a fingerprint check through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations.

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Chief Technology Officer - Telecommunications

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.