Job Description

Posting number: 08/50537791/ETA/10.12.26-JC

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 8- Alexandria

Job classification: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN ADVANCED

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Safety, Maintenance

Summary

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District 08-UNIT 751 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50537791/ETA/10.12.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is to aid the Electronic Technician Supervisor by providing functional supervision over a team of electronic technicians and electrician specialists. In the absence of the Electronic Technician Supervisor, the employee schedules daily work assignments, requests needed materials for the team, and based on priority, responds to districts maintenance requests such as AC/HVAC, ice machine, and general electrical repair work for the numerous buildings maintained and operated within District 08. This position must provide functional supervision with the electrical repair, maintenance and operation of one (1) vertical lift bridge.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 751 and report to Electronic Technician Supervisor.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties

Depending on assignment, Electronic Technician Advance may:

• Reviews work of and provides guidance to lower level Electronic Technicians on a project basis.
• Reads and interprets the most complex electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts during diagnosis and repair of complex electronic equipment.
• Makes estimates of repairs to determine if feasible.
• Provides visual inspection of television equipment, checking for safety defects and repairing as required.
• Maintains an inventory system of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
• Performs diagnosis and repairs on the most complex electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance operations as required on a periodic basis.
• Assists in check-out and installation of equipment and systems and recommends acceptance or rejection until corrections are made.
• Installs, updates, and expands components and systems to equipment and checks for proper operation.
• Performs repairs to component level on equipment responsible for.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:

Electronic Technician Advance – $ $ 53,643.00 Annually

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Chris Goatley

Electronic Technician Supervisor

318-561-5163

Chris.goatley@la.gov

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp