• Electronics Systems Specialist

    State of MinnesotaStillwater, MN 55083

    Job #2816077031

  • Working Title: Electronics Systems Specialist

    Job Class: Electronic Systems Specialist

    Agency: Corrections Dept

    • Job ID : 82948

    • Location : Stillwater

    • Telework Eligible : No

    • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

    • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

    • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

    • Date Posted : 01/02/2025

    • Closing Date : 01/22/2025

    • Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

    • Division/Unit : Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Stillwater

    • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

    • Travel Required : No

    • Salary Range: $26.84 - $37.58 / hourly; $56,041 - $78,467 / annually

    • Classified Status : Classified

    • Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

    • FLSA Status : Nonexempt

    • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

    The work you'll do is more than just a job.

    At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

    In this position you will provide technical work in planning, installing, configuring, and maintaining electronic equipment, software, hardware, and networks for communication, automation, safety and security for the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Stillwater.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to

    • Provide electronic systems support of building and perimeter security equipment and communications equipment and systems. This involves assisting in the specification and selection of electronic equipment and systems, and installing, configuring/calibrating, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment/systems.

    • Maintain and provide systems support to the Physical Plant Local Area Network (LAN) for building automation, security, and communication systems.

    • Install, repair, and maintain all electronic/mechanical control of door access systems including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with integration of door access, door alarms, camera call up, intercom, cell utilities and elevators.

    • Establish and maintain an electronic repair shop complete with necessary test equipment, tools, and electronic components and supplies so electronic equipment problems can be corrected immediately.

    • Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for existing equipment so that unexpected breakdowns are kept to a minimum.

    Minimum Qualifications

    To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet one (1) of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

    • Completion of a two-year vocational/technical program (e.g. Associate in applied science degree) or higher in electronics technology or a related field OR

    • Registration as an unlicensed individual under the Minnesota Electrical Act and Minnesota Rules 3800.3550 or 3800.3525 OR

    • Possession of a Power Limited Technician License OR

    • Possession of a current Minnesota Class A Journeyworker Electrician License OR

    • Possession of a current Minnesota Class A Master Electrician License

    Please note: If the successful candidate does not currently hold one of the above listed licenses or is not registered as an unlicensed individual under the Minnesota Electrical Act, they will be required to register as an unlicensed individual prior to hire and will perform work in accordance with M.S. 326B.33.

    Applicants meeting the above minimum qualification(s) will be further assessed on the following:

    • Knowledge of standard practices, materials, test equipment, and tools used to construct, install, calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex electronics equipment sufficient to assure safe, efficient and reliable equipment operation.

    • Basic knowledge of computer network administration sufficient to install and configure computer hardware and software; troubleshoot hardware, software and network problems; and assign user passwords and appropriate levels of access.

    • Skills in using a personal computer and software tools to troubleshoot electronics equipment and computer network problems for building, security and communication systems.

    • Ability to independently troubleshoot, identify and correct problems with computer software and hardware and electronics equipment through computer diagnosis and/or with electronics test equipment and by implementing software and hardware modifications and electronics repairs.

    • Ability to perform routine programming using computer software that controls electronic security devices.

    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions sufficient to independently carry out required installation, maintenance and repair.

    • Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical staff.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Electronics experience in a correctional or secured environment, including experience with security systems, doors, video cameras and video recorders.

    Physical Requirements

    The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis and respiratory screening. For a copy of the Physical Demands Analysis, please contact Becca Moga at ~~~

    Additional Requirements

    The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy.

    Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

    New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

    The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

    Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.