Electronics Technician - Senior

Introduction

Are you looking for an exciting career that utilizes your skills with electronic systems, training, installation, maintenance and repairs of alarms and fire detection systems? Then this just may be the job you are looking for.

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring an Electronics Technician Agency-Senior position. This position is located at Volk Field in Camp Douglas.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission. The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Position Summary

Working under the general supervision of the Buildings and Grounds supervisor, the Electronic Technician Agency-Senior position will act as a trainer for entry level Electronic Technicians assigned to the Electronics Section. Duties include installation, maintenance and repairs to the alarms and fire detection systems, evaluation, troubleshooting, certification of electrical, electronic components, associated network and devices. Provide assistance, training and/or guidance to Electronics section for the Volk Field utilities dig permit program which includes pipe and cable locating and record keeping, updates to utility maps and as built drawings.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $28.00 and $33.00/hr. This position is in the 06-63 pay schedule/range. A 12-month probation will be required.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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Job Details

Special Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license as a condition of continued employment. You will be trained on specific vehicles and will receive assistance to obtain the licensure if you do not already possess.
• In order to gain access to the military facilities and to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled, DMA will conduct a comprehensive background check. In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation and an additional more in-depth federal background check, for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.
• All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Installing, repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting the base fire detection and alarm systems and related network.
• Provide training and technical expertise to other personnel as required
• Operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, Excel and a variety of software applications. This includes the proficient use of a portable notebook computer using menu driven as well as custom programming features
• Using all types of electronic testing equipment in relationship to fire alarm systems service, maintenance, installation and equipment related to lighting protection/grounding system testing/certification
• Submitting requests through Digger's Hot line on-line computer system
  
  

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications/experience:

• Grounding and lighting protection systems
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications
• Communicating specific fire alarm system requirements and specifications to engineering staff and contractors
• Utility locating
  
  

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application. In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the bulleted items listed above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications. These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

Here are instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

How To Apply

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For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy, or a fax.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Lori Roy at Lori.roy@widma.gov or 608-640-9012.

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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.

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Deadline to Apply

The online application process must be completed by 11:59p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Late applications will not be accepted.