ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLER/REPAIRER

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Electric Equipment Installer/Repairer for The Office of Law Enforcement. This position will Install a variety of electronic equipment in vehicles, maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, test equipment to make sure it works properly, and perform minor painting when needed.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision of the Electronic Equipment Installer/Repairer Lead Worker, performs a variety of skilled tasks related to the installation of electronic equipment in Agency vehicles. 
• Prepares vehicle for installation.
• Maintains clean work area after installations. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualification

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school or technical school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of the principles of electronics. 
• Prefers elementary knowledge of power tools normally associated with wood and metal work. 
• Prefers one (1) year of experience reading wiring diagrams. 
• Prefers one (1) year of technical experience using tools and test equipment of the trade. 

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license. 
• Require valid FOID card. 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Agency and Division Statement

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving, protecting, and promoting Illinois’ natural resources, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) employees oversee water, wildlife, wetlands and oil wells, parks, historic sites – and everything in between. Employment opportunities vary greatly, often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in a dynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois, IDNR employees receive excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; as well as pre-tax benefit programs; flexible/remote work schedules may be available in for certain positions.

The Office of Law Enforcement

The Office of Law Enforcement supports the Department’s programs designed to protect Illinois’ natural and recreational resources through enforcement of those portions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes enacted for that purpose. Conservation Police Officers are vested with full state-wide police authority and are trained to the highest standards for law enforcement professionals in Illinois. In addition to these enforcement responsibilities, Conservation Police Officers serve as an important link between the Department and its various constituencies (civic groups, sportsmen’s groups, sport shows, etc.). These officers are called upon to assist outside agencies in emergency situations or rescue operations. They participate in the instruction of conservation related statutes to outside agencies, law enforcement organizations, or educational institutions upon request.