What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Communications System Technician - Shop position at Washington State Patrol?
Description
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly sustaining and enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.
Duties
The Electronic Communications System Technician - Shop (ECST-Shop) is a journeyman level technician that provides day to day maintenance, installation, and support of the WSP public safety communication equipment including mobile, portable, speed measuring device (SMD), telecommunications devices, and various other electronic equipment.
Our new teammate will be able to:
- Provides WSP and contracted outside agencies installation, programming, and repairs for walk in or scheduled appointments in assigned geographical location.
- Respond to Emergency Communication System service outages, working under the direction of a technical lead, to restore service to affected parties as quickly as possible.
Travel: Travel statewide is required for agency and division functions, training, WSP infrastructure support and project support and this may result in overnight stays. A WSP employee with an assigned take-home vehicle shall live within forty-five (45) miles of their assigned district, division or duty station.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must possess or obtain a valid Washington State driver's license
- Two years of formal education or training in electronics
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Two years of paid experience in maintenance and repair of at least one of the following:
- Two-way radio systems and equipment
- Digital and analog microwave carrier systems
- Wireless and wired data network systems
- Experience and understanding of computer based applications
- Knowledge and understanding of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
- Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Supplemental Information
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WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.
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