ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN ADVANCED
State of Louisiana
About this Job
- Section 45 - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
45/50482419/ELTCAD/01.05.26-LH**This position will be filled as a detail to special duty**
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.About This Position:
The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of: installation, maintenance, repair and interconnect for solid state microprocessor traffic signal controller; working knowledge of fiber optic networking and its peripherals; and various vehicle detection systems, including video detection systems for trafiic control and surveillance. The incumbent is required to operate various software to program signal controllers, cell phones, and computer programs for various systems DOTD uses. The incumbent will participate in DOTO structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. This position performs more complex work and incorporates lead worker responsibilities compared to electronic technician positions. This position requires the incumbent to make minor repairs and perform necessary maintenance on equipment and vehicles used to perform assigned tasks.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.asp 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
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Job Duties:
Performs the most advanced complex duties in installations, customization, maintenance, debugging and troubleshooting of operating systems and vendor supplied software/hardware associated with microprocessor traffic signal controllers and fiber optic networks, liber transceivers, copper wire communication lines, and communication modems.
Conducts advanced level programming in Microprocessor Traffic Signal Controllers and components for field Statewide Traffic Signal Operations; such as signal coordination programs and counting stations using video detection systems.
Travels statewide to perform more complex installations of microprocessor traffic signal controllers and components such, as implementing coordinated systems. Performs more critical and high-profile assignments, statewide maintenance, and other required duties for critical system failures or repairs.
Analyze and interpret results independently by using highly specialized electronic and/or computer devices (ATSI 6, 12, & 18 Channel NEMA conflict monitor), tester, Fluke Digital Multi meter, Fiber Optic Fusion Splicer, Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, Optical Power Meter, Fiber Optic Talk set, Inductive Loop Analyzer, Windows Operating System for controller databases, and video camera detection programming.
May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a detail to special duty
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.
*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 further information about this vacancy contact:
Jason Haraway
Statewide Signal Engineer
225-935-0102
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp