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Transportation, Department of

County(ies):	Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR 09-02328     Communications Tech Supervisor - DSP - #106709
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	This position is in pay range 81-03. The starting salary, depending upon qualifications, ranges from $45,088 - $74,397. A twelve month probationary period will be required.
Contact:	Cathie Cunningham, Human Resource Specialist Senior - (608) 266-3425
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	12/1/2009 Completed applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Do not submit a resume in lieu of answering the examination questions.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation in the Division of State Patrol is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the large and complex portion of the statewide communications system located at the Madison Radio Shop.  The Madison Radio Shop is located at 3629 Pierstorff Street in Madison, Wisconsin. 

Special Notes:   Prior to a final offer of hire is made, the employer will verify that the applicant has a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and a good driving record.  Due to the nature of this psoition, applicants will be required to consent to an extensive background investigation which will include fingerprinting.  In addition, this position involves bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, maneuvering in small spaces and climbing ladders. The work requires physical dexterity to install communications equipment in hard-to-reach inaccessible locations. It requires the physical strength to lift mobile units weighting approximately fifty pounds and placing them in the trunk compartment of motor vehicles. 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Project evaluation and analysis principles and techniques and the ability to apply them to resolve complex issues and problems.  Supervision and management techniques including evaluating work performance; becoming familiar with subordinates daily activities; adult training and motivation; and scheduling, coordinating and planning the work of others.  Oral and written communication skills including instructing and communicating with technical and non-technical personnel internal and external to the agency.  Electronic theory and practices including voice and data wireless radios; mobile data computers: emergency siren and lighting equipment for police vehicles; microprocessor theory and application; and ability to diagnose communication problems. 

How To Apply:   

You must apply online to be considered for this position. If you are logged in on WiscJobs, click on "Apply Now" at the top of the screen. (If you have not yet created an account on WiscJobs, you must do so before you can apply online.) The online application process will ask you to complete/update your personal information and then complete the exam. Your responses to the exam questions are considered an examination and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment. A panel of job experts will be convened to review your examination materials. Thereafter, applicants will be sent a notice of their examination results. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

You must complete the application/exam process by 4:30 p.m. on tuesday, December 1, 2009 in order to be considered for this position. Please direct any questions you have regarding this recruitment to cathie.cunningham@dot.wi.gov or call (608) 266-3425.