Salary: $22.02 – $27.53 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01251
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Technology Officer-Emergency Communications
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Telecom Technician II for the Emergency Communications Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position will be located in the District 1 Region of Wyoming. This position maintains emergency communications systems within a WYDOT district, including radio communication, telephone, data wiring, and roadside communications, essential to the mission of law enforcement public safety entities and to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West’s history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the “Daddy of ’em All” – Cheyenne Frontier Days – held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4467
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Programs communication devices with computer applications.
- Establishes usage protocols, investigates problem solutions and alternatives, and ensures customer satisfaction.
- Maintains communication systems serving the roadside Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices.
- Assists in planning, installation, and integration with devices.
- Trains advanced radio system users in the operation of telecommunications equipment.
- Maintains building, towers and antennas, cabling, power, battery systems, HVAC, and emergency generator sets.
- Troubleshoots and repairs comms equipment and provide necessary assistance for quick response to outages. This includes radio comms from the network backbone to the roadside and Highway Advisory Radios (HAR).
- Maintenance and repair of emergency communications and electronic equipment in state-owned vehicles, buildings, mountaintop repeater sites, and roadside locations.
- Install CAT5e and CAT6 wiring, and test circuits; install & maintain UPS & telephone systems.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with three to four years of progressive work experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic devices in Commercial or Public Safety Telecommunications.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of electronic theory, FCC rules & regulations, and the critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot electronic equipment relevant to WYDOT’s Emergency Communications.
- Communication skills (written and oral), including preparing clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, technical drawings, and other written material; verbal skills include interpersonal communications needed for cooperation on technical issues.
- Ability to use specialized voice and data telecommunication systems and equipment; analyze performance using various electronic test equipment. Interpret/use specification sheets and technical diagrams/manuals, and network management software.
- Broad knowledge of Emergency Communications, Electricity, Electronics, Information Technology, and facilities; including telephony, data communications, integration of voice & data communication systems with computers & electronic devices, transmission media, towers, vehicle electrical systems, and building/facility services.
- Ability to drive vehicles in all weather and off-road to access communications sites.
- Under supervision and training, the employee will acquire the skills necessary for advancement.
- Ability to use a wide range of basic tools at remote sites, such as shovels, drills, saws, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Some agencies may require a valid Class C driver’s license.
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Some agencies may require a valid Class C driver’s license.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Subject to a call-out for outage repairs 24/7 to any location in the State. Travel to remote, difficult to access communication sites by special-purpose vehicles and/or on foot, and ability to work effectively alone in remote areas at all hours in all weather conditions.
- Ability to safely operate 4-wheel drive vehicles towing trailers with a gross combined weight of up to 25,999 lbs. on- and off-road during periods of inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
- Ability to operate various types of snowcats in extreme snow conditions and terrain to access remote communications sites 24/7/365 as needed.
- Ability to travel distances of several miles across extreme snow-covered terrain during periods of inclement weather using snowshoes or other means.
- Ability to safely and confidently perform tower & antenna work at levels to 200′ and on horizontal sidearms out to ten feet, which requires good physical conditions and verification by physical examination; ability to pick up and carry 50-pound items safely.
- Ability to effectively manage own time and work with limited supervision for extended periods and make reasoned decisions when confronted by unusual circumstances.
- The successful candidate should establish and/or maintain their primary residence within commuting distance to Cheyenne or surrounding areas to facilitate prompt response to mission-critical public safety communications systems outages.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The successful applicant must have or obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) or equivalent within nine (9) months of the hire date.
- Candidates must pass a background/reference check; successful applicants will be required to have a fingerprint check through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about , including your rights and responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation – WYDOT-Chief Technology Officer – Emergency Communications
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate’s Degree
- Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
- Master’s Degree
- Master’s Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(TNTO07) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Technical Operations?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: full-time experience repairing or maintaining complex electronic equipment, electrical experience, maintaining and diagnosing hardware and software, telecommunciations.)
- No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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Do you have three to four years of progressive work experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic devices in Commercial or Public Safety Telecommunications?
- Yes
- No
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(AA) Describe your experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic devices in Commercial or Public Safety Telecommunications in the box below.
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Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran – DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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