Electronic Technician Advanced

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx The overall function of this position is act as a lead worker over crew(s), maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting electronic traffic signal equipment and systems along with providing guidance to lower level staff. This position is located in the District 05 / Unit 751 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Electronic Technician Supervisor. Three years of experience or training in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR Three years of experience or training in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software); OR Possession of a CompTIA A+ Certification plus one of the following: 1. Two years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic/electrical systems; OR 2. Two years of experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of computer equipment or systems (hardware and/or software).

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every six semester hours earned from an accredited college or university in electronics or computer science will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess an appropriate Federal Communications Commission (FCC) radio-telephone license when working with marine and aviation transmitting equipment or with radar. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Lead and provide guidance to lower level staff with performing the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic traffic signal systems, computerized traffic signal controllers and equipment, and video vehicle detection equipment.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Leads and provide guidance to lower level staff with performing the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This includes indoor and outdoor lighting, heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment, emergency power plants and control panels, electrical and mechanical equipment at the truck weigh stations, rest areas and sewer plants, and controls, switches and motors at the South 2nd Street pumping station.

FIXED AND MOVABLE BRIDGES

Lead and provide guidance to lower level staff and performs the maintenance and repair of roadway lighting, marine navigational lighting and aircraft beacon lights on fixed and movable bridges, and reviews maintenance and repairs on fixed and movable bridges.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational/Promotional, or Detail to

Special Duty Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday from 7:45AM to 4:15PM.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more job-specific information, please contact: Todd Freeman Transportation Operation Manager-Traffic (318) 342-0125 Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

DOTD EMPLOYEES

Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.