The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Electronics Specialist at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital (please visit http://www.wcgrh.org/ for more information about the hospital).

Provide electronic support and technical assistance to an agency. Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components. Apply principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Assemble, test and maintain circuitry or electronic components
• Develops and conducts appropriate training programs for technical equipment users
• Develops or modifies electronic and technical equipment/applications
• Fabricates audio and visual applications for use in specialized operations
• Installs and maintains electronic equipment
• May train users on electronic equipment
• Participates in analyzing and forecasting electronic and technical needs
• Produce reports concerning electronic equipment inventory and equipment status
• Provide technical aides, user applications and engineering support on equipment
• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results
• Utilizes diagnostic tools to resolve equipment malfunctions and technical problems
• Work with manufacturers to procure replacement mal-functioning circuitry and electronics component

Completion of a bachelor's degree AND One year of experience in the installation, repair, and development of equipment

OR

Completion of a technical/school program in electronics or in a specialized related area

Note: Some positions require a valid driver's license

Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the above qualifications also meet the following:  Two or more years experience in electronics or low voltage electrical equipment.

Due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to provide information on resume status.  All qualified candidates will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Selected candidates will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.  Candidates who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time without notification once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

In addition to a competitive salary (see pay grade chart under the State Benefits tab on our site), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 11 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Columbus, Georgia is an authentic Rivertown. The gently rolling waters of the Chattahoochee have provided food, energy, employment, and recreation for the citizens of Columbus throughout the years.

Today, the river is home to the 12-mile path known as the Chattahoochee Riverwalk. The Riverwalk provides an excellent facility to bike, in-line skate, jog, or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. The river is also home to the Chattahoochee Princess Riverboat, an authentic 1880's era paddlewheel riverboat, and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, the first in Georgia and one of only 32 in the United States.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: WCGRHJobs@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Electronics Specialist   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.