Electronic Technician Advanced
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of WS-216.
The Office of State Buildings is responsible for the operations and maintenance of about 41 State buildings. This position is responsible for all maintenance and repair activities in all Office of State Buildings (OSB) including work performed by outside contractors.
This is an advanced journeyman position that requires superior technical skills to successfully perform complex repairs, technical diagnostic analysis, modifications, and installation of electronic and electrical on Energy Management Systems, Fire Alarm, and Security Systems.
This position performs Lead worker duties associated with all craft classifications as required to complete assignments.
This position assumes the responsibilities of the Electronic Technician Supervisor in their absence.
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:- Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
- 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. 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:
Electronic Energy Management Systems
•Installation of Electronic Energy Management Building Automation Systems. These systems have been installed in the Downtown complex as well as out of town complexes such in Lafayette, Harvey, New Orleans, and Shreveport.
•Schedule the Complex for on and off times of HVAC equipment and check KW Consumption trend logs to determine energy savings and possible problems.
•Maintain all demand meters and record consumption at the end of each month.
•Maintain all energy consumption and management records and introduce improved measures to maintain and lower consumption.
•Attend energy management meetings and offer new and innovative solutions to ongoing energy management issues.
•Maintain records and documentation on electrical and HVAC equipment located in State Buildings, statewide Train Electronic Technicians on new specifications and upgrades.
Electronic Card Access, Security Systems, Fire Alarms and Closed Circuit Television
•Diagnose, service, and repair relays, electronic door locks, reader heads, door switches, computerized access control devices, cameras, switchers, multiplexers, video recorders and control transformers.
•Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for renovations and additions.
•Must be able to make a material list, contact proper vendors, coordinate purchases with vendors, and assign work to proper personnel to complete the installation.
Electronic Security Systems
•Installation of all relays, motion detectors, magnetic locks, control panels, and all related cable and wiring. The operation of all necessary testing equipment to calibrate alignment and sensitivity, and the checking of circuitry for continuity and proper power requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities
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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
* 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.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov