ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLER/REPAIRER LEAD WORKER

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire an Electric Equipment Installer/Repairer Lead Worker for The Office of Law Enforcement. This position will prepare vehicles for radio and emergency equipment installation, install firearm storage and test fitting for firearms, track equipment loaned out for repair or temporary use, provide guidance and training to assigned staff, and will perform minor painting when needed.  We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.

Essential Functions

• Under direction, performs a variety of skilled tasks related to the installation, removal, and repair of radios and electronic emergency equipment in Agency vehicles, boats, and snowmobiles.
• Serves as designated lead worker.
• Designs, builds, fabricates, and mounts equipment for radios and emergency equipment using welder, saws, grinders, drill press and other shop equipment. .
• Obtains identification number for all equipment installed in vehicles.
• Maintains adequate stock of parts and accessories for outfitting vehicles to current police specifications.
• Cleans work area after installations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school or technical school.
• Requires one year experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of radio and electronic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of working knowledge of maintenance and repair of electronic equipment.
• Two (2) years of working knowledge of the principles of electronics.
• Two (2) years knowledge of power tools normally associated with wood and metal work.
• Two (2) years of experience reading wiring diagrams.
• Two (2) years of 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:

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

2. Valid FOID card.

3. Valid driver's license.

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.