County(ies):	*Statewide
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN - SENIOR 10-01161     Communication Technician Senior
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	Starting pay is $20.624 per hour. Pay Range 06-16. A six month probationary period will be required.
Contact:	Stephanie Laufenberg (608) 264-9970
Bargaining Unit:	Technical
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	8/9/2010 Completed materials must be received no later than Monday, August 9, 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 the position of Communications Technician – Senior. There is currently a vacancy at the Southeast Region at the Waukesha Post.  However, the register established by this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies located throughout the state for the next six to twelve months.

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 (limited to two double-spaced typed pages) which clearly identifies your education, training and/or work experience as it relates to the Job Duties and Job Knowledges, Skills and Abilities for this position.  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.   This is an examination.  Submit your resume, letter of interest, the Application for State Employment, Information Release Authorization and the Wisconsin State Patrol Employment Application by email to  mailto:stephanie.laufenberg@dot.wi.gov;  by fax (608) 264-9972; or mail to Stephanie Laufenberg, DOT-BHRS, 4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 410, P.O. Box 7915 Madison, WI 53707-7915.  All application material must be received by Monday, August 9, 2010.  Materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions may be directed to Cathie Cunningham (608) 266-3425 or email to mailto:cathie.cunningham@dot.wi.gov.