What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Communications Systems Technician - Shop position at Washington State Patrol?
To be considered for this position, please submit an application on our agency website using the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsp/jobs/4791629/electronic-communications-system-technician-shop?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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:
- Provide 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
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,892.00 - $76,608.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have two years of formal education or training in electronics?
- Do you have two years of experience in maintenance and repair of two-way radio systems and equipment?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,892 - $76,608
