Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge Work Locations: HP Cambridge DHQ 7051 Glenn Highway Cambridge 43725 Organization: Public Safety Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: See Work Hours Below Compensation: $31.
91 per hour Unposting Date: Apr 5, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Telecommunication Systems Technical Skills: General Maintenance, Telecommunication Systems, Training, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication Agency Contact Name: Kate Veeley Agency Contact Information: keveeley@dps.
ohio.
gov Highway Patrol Electronic Technician 3 (2400035V) Job Duties About Us: Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You'll Do: Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Report In Location - 7051 Glenn Highway, Cambridge 43725 Work Hours: Normal Schedule will be Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Oversee, direct, supervise & perform the building, modification, installation, repairing, maintenance, & testing of all electronic equipment (e.
g.
; multi-channel radio transmitters & receivers, radar units, blood-alcohol computers (BAC), TV video & recording equipment, security systems, emergency power units, intercom systems, vehicle emergency lights, radio-over-internet protocol (RoIP) systems, voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) systems, various telephone systems, & computer peripheral equipment (e.
g.
; printers, snap cards, etc.
)) in highway patrol facilities, vehicles, & other state agencies; Perform testing of network service connectivity for radio related systems & configuration of mobile data computer terminals to complete repair of peripheral devices, set-up/programming of routers & other network related equipment for radio related systems, radio template configuration & programming, in-vehicle video systems, & public address systems Travel throughout district to supervise &/or perform regular or emergency work; Responsible for inventory control of electronic equipment; Responsible for designing & engineering needed electronic systems for patrol posts or patrol vehicles; Act as the liaison within the district for the deployment, equipment programming, and set-up/tear down of the division's command vehicles, tactical communication vehicle, & sky watch towers; Install radio related software in computers located throughout the state of Ohio; Comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC), state & other regulations related to communications & other electronic equipment.
Supervise, train & develop lower level personnel in job duties, technical knowledge, & FCC requirements; Participate in the selection & hiring process of the division's subordinate electronic technicians; Prepare work schedules & assign tasks; Evaluate job performance of subordinates; Maintain files, records & other data related to supervision, management & job performance; Instruct & train users of the Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) for all division personnel and if approved by the TCS Commander other police agencies within the district; Provide training & technical support on electronic equipment &/or system users (e.
g.
; Electronic Speed Measuring Devices, etc.
) for all division facilities & other law enforcement agencies throughout the state; Act as the district liaison for communications & interoperability communication planning between federal, state, and local agencies.
Maintain proper inventory; Requisition supplies & parts as needed; Monitor changes in the FCC rules & regulations; Make recommendations & proposals regarding the purchase or use of equipment; Assume duties of subordinates during absence or emergency; Perform other related duties as required.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications Completion of two-year technical program in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications & 36 mos.
exp.
in electronics, or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.
02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
-Or completion of associate core program in electronic engineering & 36 mos.
exp.
in electronics, telecommunications, or radio communications position; for positions requiring travel, must possess & maintain valid driver’s license per Section 4507.
02 (A)(1) of Revised Code.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.
Note: To meet the minimum qualifications through completion of a 2 yr.
technical program, applicants must be able to verify that the technical program consisted of a minimum of 21 credit hours upon completion.
JOB SKILLS Technical Skills: General Maintenance, Telecommunication Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade, Training Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Major Worker Characteristics Knowledge of: Inventory Control; Employee Development; *Supervision; Safety Practices (OSHA); Human Relations; Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS;OSHP); Government Structure & Process (i.
e.
, department, state & Federal Communications Commission rules & regulations governing equipment installation, operation, repair, inspection, maintenance & testing); Electronic Data Processing.
Skill in: Word Processing (Microsoft Office applications); Skilled Trade (e.
g.
, electronics &technical mathematics); Equipment Operations (i.
e.
, installation, operation & repair & maintenance of all types of electronic, testing, telephone*, & communication equipment, including watt, voltage & deviation meters, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, logic probes, calibrators etc.
).
Ability to: Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; Use trigonometry &/or technical mathematics; Understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Establish friendly atmosphere as district coordinator; DEMONSTRATE DEXTERITY.
(*) Developed after employment Supplemental Information TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT A Federal Communications Commission – General Radio Telephone Operator’s License or Amateur Technician License, must be obtained within three (3) months of the candidate’s hire date, & maintained throughout employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS Exposed to high voltages, inclement weather, dust, dirt, fumes, loud & constant noise; exposed to mosquitoes, rodents, wasps & poisonous snakes at remote tower sites; installations & repairs require working in confined spaces such as under vehicle dashboards & in vehicle trunks; on call 24 hrs; 7 days per week.
This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.
This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11).
This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Background Check Information A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.