• 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

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:
• Electronic Card Access, Security Systems, Fire Alarms and Closed Circuit Television

Installation of relays, electronic door locks, electronic reader heads, wiring, A.C. power, and door switches, computerized access control devices, and control transformers in multi-story/high rise buildings. Installation of all related conduit, wiring, and terminations. Installation of coaxial and multi-pin connectors at termination points. Diagnose, service, and repair relays, electronic door locks, reader heads, door switches, computerized access control devices, cameras, switchers, multiplexers, video recorders and control transformers. Check for continuity on cabling, door switches, and control devices.

• 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. Make adjustments to motion detectors for correct sensitivity and alignment.

Installation of cameras, monitors, and field wiring as well as troubleshooting of system. Installation of electronically operated gates (card reader type). Diagnose the circuitry for continuity and proper power requirements. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, and make minor drawings of blueprints and schematics.

• 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.

Installation of pneumatic switches, relays, poly-tubing, differential pressure switches, cable, A.C. power transformers, and all other related electronic components.


• Computer Center Equipment

Installation of electrical for Robotic Disk Computers, consisting of cable installation, A.C. wiring, conduit and performing all terminations. Installation and maintenance of Electronic Constant Voltage Transformers that automatically adjust for brownouts, low voltage, and high voltage spikes that are used as the power supply for Computer Centers as well as Personal Computers.

Installation of various types of cable that connect the main frame to several work stations located throughout the building. Installation of cable connecting the main frame to other adjoining buildings, the installation of connectors, and all A.C. terminations. Diagnose and make adjustments or corrections to transformers according to manufacturers specifications.

• Special Electronic Applications

Installation of Electronic Dimmer Packs for all types of lighting such as incandescent and fluorescent. Service and repair electronic components contained in dimmer packs. Adjust and install new components to upgrade dimmer systems. Design and fabricate special electronic systems such as Public Address Systems. Alarm systems and Paging systems. Installation of all relays, connectors, horns, speakers, buzzers, alarms, transformers, buttons, wiring, and associated electronic apparatus. Maintain, service, and repair the above stated systems ,P.A., Alarm, and Paging.

• Power Distribution, Switchgear, Preventive Maintenance, and General Electrical Tasks

Maintain and repair Power Distribution Centers consisting of alternating starters, relays, bus duct, cable trays, overloads, fuses, start/stop switches, electronic soft start starters, magnetic starters, variable frequency drives, control transformers, breakers, and all related wiring. Maintain switchgear and structure equipment with voltages up to 13,800 volts. Design and fabricate parts that are needed to install new electrical components in existing Power Distribution Centers, Motor Control Centers, and/or panels.

Installation of conduit, wire mold, receptacles, copier outlets, motor starters, lighting contactors, fluorescent lighting, accent lighting, incandescent lighting, flood lighting on poles in parking lots, metal halide lighting, mercury vapor lighting, and other electrical apparatus. Voltages of 110 volts to 480 volts primarily operate these items.



Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an Electronic Technician Trainee or an Electronic Technician.

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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.

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