Overview
On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 28 day((s))
Skills
Telecommunications Technician III (VHF Radio System operability
electronics installation
Job Details
Description:
The client is looking for 3 (three) Telecommunications Technician III's
Will close to submissions on 10/16/25 at 4:00PM CST.
Top Required Skills (3-4) & Years of Experience:
o Knowledge of conventional VHF Radio System operability (2+ years)
o Technical competency with electronic equipment. (2+ years)
o Experience with vehicle and office electronics installation. (2+ years)
o Strong verbal and written communication skills. (2+ years)
o Ability to work alone or in a team environment. (2+ years)
Nice to Have Skills (2-3):
o Proficiency with radio test equipment (service monitors, antenna analyzers, etc.)
o Proficiency with radio programming
o Experience with cabling and network attached equipment
o Experience troubleshooting radio equipment.
Interview Process: Via Teams
Duration of the Contract: until 6/30/26 with extensions possible
Onsite or Remote? Onsite. Candidates must be current WI residents or willing to relocate prior to starting the role. Position location is not necessarily in Green Bay. Can be flexible to accommodate right fit for selected candidate. Preferred office locations include Green Bay, Black River Falls, Tomahawk.
Project details (project overview, who the contractor will work with, soft skills needed, etc.):
This position will work closely with the DNR Radio Program 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 DNR 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. This program coordinates with the WI State Patrol BNEDI technicians for some backbone maintenance needs. The DNR maintains three repeater systems Networked (statewide system primarily supporting wildfire needs), Brown (typically supports State Forest and State Park needs), and Golf (supports Wildfire operations). The DNR supports approximately 150 repeaters across 120 radio sites. The department maintains and supports approximately 2000 handheld and mobile radios.
This position will work closely with the DNR Radio Program 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 DNR 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. This program coordinates with the WI State Patrol BNEDI technicians for some backbone maintenance needs. The DNR maintains three repeater systems Networked (statewide system primarily supporting wildfire needs), Brown (typically supports State Forest and State Park needs), and Golf (supports Wildfire operations). The DNR supports approximately 150 repeaters across 120 radio sites. The department maintains and supports approximately 2000 handheld and mobile radios.
Goals and Work Activities:
- Service and maintain DNR owned Radio equipment
- Assist with development and installation of radio communications systems for the department on a state-wide basis
- Assist with on-site radio asset management
- Provision of training and technical assistance for all radio communications systems and equipment, department-wide
- Interchange of information beneficial to the department
- Professional development and other duties
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of radio equipment and digital/analog conventional radio systems.
2. Knowledge of alloperation procedures in radio equipment.
3. Knowledge of FCC Licensing procedures and license maintenance requirements.
4. Knowledge of Radio Programming related to software and interface equipment.
5. Knowledge of how to properly maintain a fleet of portable batteries.
6. Working knowledge of standard Windows OS computers, Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Word, Excel) platforms and experience with workstation backup principles.
7. Experience with networking concepts and principles, including experience working with network hardware including switches, routers & firewalls.
8. Experience cabling network-attached equipment, to include copper and fiber optic technologies.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical and interpersonal
10. Conflict resolution skills.
11. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Division personnel, institution personnel, professional consultants, vendors / trades people, and representatives of other agencies.
12. Ability to create clear and comprehensive technical documentation and detailed system diagrams.
13. Ability to work well alone or in a team environment.
14. Ability to manage time and juggle multiple simultaneous projects and operational responsibilities.
4. Knowledge of Radio Programming related to software and interface equipment.
5. Knowledge of how to properly maintain a fleet of portable batteries.
6. Working knowledge of standard Windows OS computers, Microsoft Office (Access, Outlook, Word, Excel) platforms and experience with workstation backup principles.
7. Experience with networking concepts and principles, including experience working with network hardware including switches, routers & firewalls.
8. Experience cabling network-attached equipment, to include copper and fiber optic technologies.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical and interpersonal
10. Conflict resolution skills.
11. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Division personnel, institution personnel, professional consultants, vendors / trades people, and representatives of other agencies.
12. Ability to create clear and comprehensive technical documentation and detailed system diagrams.
13. Ability to work well alone or in a team environment.
14. Ability to manage time and juggle multiple simultaneous projects and operational responsibilities.
Full job description attached.
Pay rate: $/hr on W2.
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