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Information System Specialist 5 – Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) (Underfill Option)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch
Wireless Communications Section

Baker City or Ontario

The role:

Join our Wireless Communications Section as a wireless systems specialist in Baker City! In this role, you will construct, install, maintain and repair diverse wireless two-way radio and microwave network systems for your assigned service area. You will support and coordinate the communication systems for customers including our agency, Oregon State Police, the Fire Marshall’s office and more. This role is similar to radio technician, electronics technician, communications technician, radio service, tower technician, telecommunications specialist, broadcast technologist, radio frequency (RF) signalman, power systems control craftsman and land mobile radio service positions. Apply today! This position has work locations available in Baker City or Ontario!

Our next application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at an information system specialist 5 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an information system specialist 4 ($4,741 - $7,170) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an information system specialist 5. Underfill training will not exceed three years.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Evaluate situations and resolve questions or customer inquiries.

• Install, test, replace or repair a variety of cable types.

• Review customer’s operational needs and requests.

• Identify, prepare and provide on-site training for customers.

• Manage and coordinate the installation of mobile radio equipment.

• Identify, diagnose, track and/or report problems and determine repair or replacement priorities.

• Contact multiple equipment vendors to obtain technical information and request repair or upgrades.

• Maintain systems and equipment to ensure peak operating condition.

• Travel to remote mountaintop locations in deep snow and cold weather conditions to repair, install and provide emergency restoration of equipment or systems.

• Climb and work on towers and antenna structures up to 300 feet above ground and work with high voltages.

• Considerable region-wide or statewide travel in all weather conditions and time of day required.

• Move or lift heavy objects excess of 70 pounds following safety procedures.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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What we need for an information systems specialist 5:

Four (4) years of wireless communications or information systems experience in wireless systems (i.e., two-way radio, microwave).

OR

An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND two (2) years of information systems experience in wireless (i.e., two-way radio, microwave) systems.

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A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

What we need for an information systems specialist 4 (underfill option):

Three (3) years of wireless communications or information systems experience in wireless (i.e., two-way radio, microwave) systems.

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An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND one (1) year of information systems experience in wireless systems (i.e., two-way radio, microwave).

What we need for both:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Journeyman level experience in two-way communications maintenance and repairs.

• Proficient in Land Mobile Radio P25 Trunked and Analog Repeater systems operations.

• Experience with Analog and IP Radio Dispatch Console Systems.

• Proven customer service experience and strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Ability to prioritize and set schedules as well as computer literacy.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Richard Wilson, Wireless Field Operations Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our next application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 09/12/2024, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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