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Transportation, Department of

County(ies):	Dane, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN - SENIOR 09-03833     Communications Tech Senior - Project/Project
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting pay for this position is $20.624 per hour. Pay range 06-16.
Contact:	Stephanie Laufenberg (608) 264-9970; stephanie.laufenberg@dot.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	2/18/2010 Completed application materials and required forms must be received by Thursday, February 18, 2010.
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of State Patrol in the Bureau of Communications is seeking qualified applicants for our three (3) vacant Communications Technician Senior -  Project/Project positions. These are 4 year project positions and will end on 01/31/2014.  Vacancies are anticipated in Dane, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire Counties.  To find out about the benefits available to Project-Project employess - click here:  http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/about/docs/commtechsenior.pdf. 

Special Notes:   

Well-qualified applicants will have a two-year electronics degree or equivalent work experience.

Must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; work alone at night at remote locations; and possess a valid Wisconsin Drivers License with a good driving record which must comply with minimum requirements for use of a state vehicle.

Due to the nature of these positions, all applicants will be required to allow the Department to conduct a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check. Those individuals being considered for hire will be subject to fingerprinting. Any felony conviction will disqualify applicants.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Modern trouble-shooting techniques for electronic and communications equipment; diagnosing and isolating system technical problems; reading and interpreting highly complex schematic diagrams; use and application of diagnostic and test equipment; electronic and communications theory; frequency synthesized two-way mobile radio theory; semi-conductor theory and application including mosfet, microchip and integrated circuits; microprocessor theory and application; organizing and supervising project work; printed circuit design and construction techniques; direct current/alternating current theory; series/parallel circuits; and digital circuits.

How To Apply:   

Please submit a resume and a letter of interest which clearly identifies your education, training and/or work experience relating to the duties and knowledge, skills and abilities identified above.  Specifically, identify your experience and formal education as it relates to electronics.  Include in your response test equipment you have used (i.e. volt meters, ohm meters, watt meters and oscilloscope); troubleshooting, networking experience (routers, switches, etc.), two way radios and fiber networking.  In addition, please download and complete the following 3 forms:  1) an Application for State Employment; 2) Information Release Authorization; and 3) Wisconsin State Patrol Employment Application.   Completed application materials (resume, coverleter and the 3 required forms) must be received no later than Thursday, February 18, 2010.  Fax, email or mail all required materials to:  fax (608) 264-9972; email cathie.cunningham@dot.wi.gov; or, mail to DOT - BHRS, Attention Cathie Cunningham - Room 410; 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53707-7915.  Applications will be reviewed and those most qualified will be invited to the next step in the process.