Technical Operations Supervisor

Emergency Communications Lead Technician

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a highly qualified Emergency Communications Lead Technician for the District 5 (north-western Wyoming) region. This position provides oversight and expert systems support for emergency communications infrastructure in WYDOT District 5, including radio communications, telephone, and data wiring, and wireless Ethernet and WIFI to roadside essential to the mission of law enforcement and other public safety agencies to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

This position will provide Lead Technician oversight to two (2) technicians and must be able to go to the field to correct problems. This position must be able to attain all required certifications. This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Plans oversees, and performs the technical integration, installation, repair, monitoring, and maintenance of Public Safety land mobile radio systems and related equipment within designated areas.
• Plans oversees, and performs the technical integration, installation, repair, and maintenance of data circuits & networks within designated areas.
• Maintains and prepares all area field Emergency Communications parts, inventory, test equipment, and records within the designated area.
• Assists in preparing yearly Emergency Communications budget for needs within designated areas.
• Maintains proper files and configurations of equipment in various databases and methodologies.
• Oversees assigned technicians and contractors and participates in installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of emergency communications buildings, sites, towers, cabling, and power including generator sets, electrical wiring, battery banks, fuel systems, grounding systems, and related safety equipment.
• Performs inspections and support of State-owned infrastructure located in city, county, and privately owned (leased) facilities, and assists said entities with issues found.
• Provides technical support to other technicians statewide and reports to the System Manager and Program Manager for a balanced scorecard.
• Directly responsible for approximately 475 mobiles, portables, and base systems.
• Monitors daily wireless Ethernet nodes; on call or subject to call-out for critical systems including radio communication from network backbone to roadside.
• Confers with non-emergency Communications planners and communications system users.
• Assists Emergency Communications staff in other Districts, as needed, anywhere within the State of Wyoming, involving occasional overnight stays away from home.
• May occasionally and infrequently serve as a local District supervisor for short periods during the absence of the Emergency Communications Systems Supervisor.

Preference may be given to a candidate with a degree in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Network Administration, Electronics, or a closely related field plus 6 - 8 years of experience in this field, along with supervisory responsibilities. F.C.C. General Radio Operators License GROL or equivalent certification required within nine (9) months of employment. State of Wyoming Class C Driver's License required.

Knowledge of antenna theory and practical application, operation, and characteristics of the coaxial feed line and wave guide, frequency selective components, Transient Voltage Surge Suppression devices, RF oscillators, AM/FM/PM Transmitters, amplifiers, and receivers.

Ability to use related test equipment such as voltmeter, megohmmeter tester, communications service monitor, time domain reflect meter, spectrum analyzer, inline or terminating wattmeter.

Knowledge of RF safety principles, tower climbing, and high-traffic work zones.

Skills in vehicle electronics and vehicle construction sufficient to allow the safe and efficient integration and maintenance of non-OEM equipment and systems in various types/models of light, medium, heavy-duty vehicles and specialized equipment such as dozers, snow blowers, stripers, loaders, tractors without damaging or debilitating OEM systems or creating safety hazards.

Ability to dismantle and re-assemble major components of vehicle interior such as seats, dashboard, headliner, rear deck/seats, and A/B/C pillar trim pieces…