Telecommunication Technician

Role : Telecommunication Technician

Location : Green Bay, WI

Duration : 7 Months contract with possibility of extensions

Job Summary :

This position will work closely with the agency staff. The staff consists of Radio Specialist, Radio System Administrator, Inventory Specialist, Tower Specialist, and Frequency Coordinator. This team works to provide radio support across the agency supporting the State Forests, State Parks, Natural Heritage Conservation, Wildlife, and other Forestry programs. The Radio Program supports these divisions with radio support for fire suppression, prescribed burning, special events, administrative business, and public safety needs. The agency maintains three repeater systems Networked, Brown and Golf. The agency supports approximately 150 repeaters across 120 radio sites.

Top Required Skills (3-4) & Years of Experience :

• Knowledge of conventional VHF Radio System operability (2+ years)
• Technical competency with electronic equipment. (2+ years)
• Experience with vehicle and office electronics installation. (2+ years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. (2+ years)
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment. (2+ years)

Nice to Have Skills (2-3) :

Additional details :

This position requires a significant amount of day-to-day travel. Visiting offices across the state to perform maintenance and repairs will be a requirement of this position. Some overnight travel may be required as this position is a statewide resource that may be requested to help with projects throughout the state. Agency will reimburse for travel.