<p>Job Description</p> <p>This recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358)</p> <p>This recruitment is open Nationwide. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.</p> <p>Effective July 1, 2025, the wage for this position increased by 1.25 %. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.</p> <p>WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING</p> <p>Do you enjoy traveling and seeing places that few people get to see? Have you ever wanted to fly around this beautiful state in a helicopter or use ATVs and snowmachines to access your field office during projects? Do you enjoy hiking in the Alaska Wilderness? If you answered yes to these questions, then this is the position for you. You will travel to many locations around the state installing, maintaining, and repairing public safety radio communications equipment. This will include tower climbing, generator maintenance, radio programming, and some landscaping to name a few tasks.</p> <p>OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:</p> <p>Each technicians' role is equally important as we are a tight knit team working together to maintain a solid network for the men and women of Public Safety, DOT, and many other state agencies.</p> <p>THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:</p> <p>We have a small team with a low turnover rate and periodic opportunities to move up within this shop to either supervisory or engineering positions. The work done by the Alaska Public Safety Communication Services team brings tangible benefits to the people of Alaska and high job satisfaction.</p> <p>THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:</p> <p>We are based out of a secure building with badge access; each technician has their own cubical and locker to store tools and gear. An average day starts with a morning team meeting followed by trip planning and prepping/updating information in our asset management system, completed with work in the lab or travel to sites addressing open work orders.</p> <p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:</p> <p>We are looking for someone who is comfortable working at heights up to 300' and willing and able to climb towers. Looking for someone who is willing to travel, sometimes back-to-back weeks depending on project and location. Someone who is self-motivated, follows direction, and is eager to learn.</p> <p>The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.</p> <p>More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: http://dps.alaska.gov/</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Employment with Alaska Public Safety Communication Services is contingent upon successfully completing and maintaining an APSIN background check and security clearance conducted by the Department of Public Safety. Fingerprinting is required.</p> <p>Valid Driver`s License is required.</p> <p>Evidence of a certification (or equivalent) in any one of the following or similar related telecommunications certifications is necessary to demonstrate minimal competency for this PCN to be compensated at the Specialist level.</p> <p>General Communications Technician - Level 2</p> <p>BICSI Cabling Installer</p> <p>Refrigeration and Heat Technology Certification</p> <p>State of Alaska Certificate of Electrical Fitness, Journeyman</p> <p>General Radiotelephone Operator License</p> <p>Tower Climber/Rescue Certification</p> <p>Information Technology Certification (e.g. Cisco CCNA/CCNP, A+, Net+)</p> <p>Vendor Specific Technician Certification</p> <p>If certification is not currently possessed, candidate will receive a conditional job offer requiring individual to obtain and provide evidence of certification no later than COB on the last day of the probationary period. Failure to provide evidence of the required certification prior to probationary period end will be considered basis for non-retention in the position.</p> <p>Additional Required Information</p> <p>A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.Special Notes</p> <ul> <li>Requires frequent travel that will occasionally include weekend travel. </li><li>This position is overtime eligible. </li><li>Requires passing the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), which includes a background investigation requiring finger printing. </li><li>Must be able/willing to fly in small aircraft to include helicopters. </li></ul> <p>BACKGROUND CHECK</p> <p>This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.</p> <p>CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT</p> <p>The successful candidate will be required to read, understand, and agree to via signature, an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.</p> <p>SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION</p> <p>Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.</p> <p>WORK EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.</p> <p>NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.</p> <p>MULTIPLE VACANCIES</p> <p>This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.</p> <p>EEO STATEMENT</p> <p>The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>NOTICE</p> <p>If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.</p> <p>WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE</p> <p>Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:</p> <p>Buckley Clarke</p> <p>Data Processing Manager 3</p> <p>Phone: (907) 269-0972</p> <p>buckley.clarke@alaska.gov</p> <p>Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits</p> <p>The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.</p> <p>For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)</p> <p>Insurance Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental</p> </li><li> <p>The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>AVTEC</p> </li><li> <p>Confidential</p> </li><li> <p>Correctional Officers</p> </li><li> <p>Marine Engineers</p> </li><li> <p>Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory</p> </li><li> <p>Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union</p> </li><li> <p>Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)</p> </li><li> <p>The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>General Government</p> </li><li> <p>Labor, Trades and Crafts</p> </li><li> <p>Public Safety Employees Association</p> </li><li> <p>Masters, Mates & Pilots</p> </li><li> <p>Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)</p> </li></ul> <p>Optional Insurance Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Group-based insurance premiums for</p> </li><li> <p>Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)</p> </li><li> <p>Long-term and short-term disability</p> </li><li> <p>Accidental Death and Dismemberment</p> </li><li> <p>Long-term care (self and eligible family members)</p> </li><li> <p>Supplemental Survivor Benefits</p> </li><li> <p>Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses</p> </li></ul> <p>Retirement Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) </li><li>Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) </li><li>Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) </li><li>Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security </li><li>Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program </li><li>Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options </li></ul> <p>See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information</p> <p>Paid Leave & Other Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served </li><li>Twelve (12) paid holidays a year </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Are you willing and able to climb and work at heights of up to 300'?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Are you willing and able to travel in small aircraft and helicopters to access remote and mountain top sites?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Alaska</p> <p>Address PO Box 110201</p> <p>Juneau, Alaska, 99811</p> <p>Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)</p> <p>(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)</p> <p>Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/</p>