Electronic Systems Specialist - Madison, United States - Dane County, WI

Description

Salary: $ $59.86 Hourly

Location : Madison, WI

Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)

Job Number:

Department: Airport

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: 5/24/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 1871

Description

The Dane County Regional Airport is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Electronic Systems Specialist.

The eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies for the next six (6) months.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision from the Executive Deputy Airport Director and under guidance of the Lead Electronic Systems Specialist inspect, manage, maintain, install, troubleshoot and repair Airport electronics hardware, software and infrastructure. Coordinate and communicate with the Dane County Information Management, Airport tenants and contractors, and perform other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Inspect configure and maintain proprietary Airport electronic systems including but not limited to access control systems (ACS) and video recording systems (VRS). Install configure, troubleshoot, repair and document changes to Airport electronic systems. Observe and verify compliance of tenant contractor and third party electronic installations. Take direction from the Lead Electronic Systems Specialist.

Education, Experience & Special Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field, and three (3) years of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic microprocessor based systems.

Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Candidates who reach the final selection stage will be subject to an FBI criminal history records check, TSA security assessment and employment history verification. Must be available for work at any time including nights, holidays and weekends for airport emergencies. May require being on-call.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s , Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.).
2. Applicants being considered for Bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process. This may consist of either being able to respond to questions in that language (e.g., Spanish, Hmong, etc.) during the interview; or passing an oral translation (English to foreign language / foreign language to English) exam prior to employment.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to stand, move, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and work outside. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Sufficient manual dexterity to permit employee to use hand and power tools and install parts and equipment. Work may occasionally be performed outside in extreme temperatures and/or in loud and dusty environments or confined spaces.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software, LAN/WAN concepts, TCP/IP protocols and network printer systems. Working knowledge of Access Control Systems (ACS) and Video Recording Systems (VRS). Possession of effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to design and implement systems from existing equipment to new equipment.

Become a part of the Dane County Team

We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit

Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.

Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).

Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.

Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their workweek. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.

Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

WI Retirement System: Employees hired after must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.

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01

Do you possess any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Please elaborate. For example; Associates degree in Electronics.

03

Do you possess at least three (3) years of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electronic microprocessor based systems?

• Yes
• No

04

Please specify how you meet or exceed these requirements.

05

NOTE TO APPLICANT:THE NEXT THREE QUESTIONS ARE GRADED Your responses will also be evaluated based on the following: (1) Clarity of information, (2) Proper spelling and grammar usage; (3) Conciseness of material; and (4) Organization of narrative.

06

THIS QUESTION IS GRADEDThis position is responsible for maintaining proprietary airport systems such as: security access control, flight, gate and baggage information systems, airfield condition and Notice to Airmen reporting, runway pavement monitoring, automated public address, time keeping and payroll, building automation systems, digital photography, etc. Also, provides computer systems and hardware/software support.Please describe your knowledge, training and experience with automated airport systems described above, including general HVAC systems. Please include experience dealing with preventive maintenance and handling system side failures resulting from severe weather, power outages or extraordinary events. Note: Airport type systems experience in a different setting will be considered. Also, include any preparation of technical reports and recordkeeping related to system maintenance. Be specific as to dates, responsibilities including systems, job titles and duration of experience.

07

THIS QUESTION IS GRADEDAnother key role of this position is to maintain wireless and wired networks and communications systems at the Airport. The varied duties include: providing technical hardware and software support for airport WI-FI system, programming telephone system needs, management of the Private Branch Exchange based telephone system, managing and maintenance of the radio program. Please describe your education, training and experience in the areas described. Also, include experience managing security access, coordination of geographic information systems activities. Be specific as to dates, scope, systems and responsibilities.

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THIS QUESTION IS GRADEDThere are a number of diverse interest groups involved in the maintenance of airport systems. This includes the federal, sate and county governments, airline passengers, airline tenants, private pilots, neighboring residents and business owners, real estate developers, Information Management staff. Electronic Systems Specialist must work effectively with all the above and avoid alienating any of them. Please describe your specific experience in working with individuals with diverse interests. Include in your response the general identity of the interest groups or organizations you worked with, your specific role including your level of authority in this regard. Describe how you were successful in cultivating effective working relationships and any contribution(s)/achievement(s) you attained in this area.

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