What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Technician Advanced position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
About this Job
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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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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.
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $4,470 - $8,044