ELECTRONICS MECHANIC
U.S. Pacific Fleet
FreshPosted Feb 18
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
Electronic Services Assistant Division Commander
State of Washington
Washington State Patrol
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$133,000 - $138,360
per year
Type
Closes
March 8, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading the daily operations of a technology division within the Washington State Patrol, focusing on managing networks, radio systems, and IT services to support public safety.
The person in this position oversees teams, ensures compliance with policies, and helps plan budgets and improvements.
It's ideal for an experienced IT leader who enjoys mentoring staff and driving efficiency in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, business management, or a closely related field (or equivalent work experience year-for-year)
- At least 4 years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or project manager in an enterprise IT organization
- Ability to oversee sections like Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Field Support, and Fiscal Analyst
- Skills in strategic and tactical planning, budgeting, and developing IT policies for LMR, microwave, network, and telephony systems
- Proficiency in assigning work, setting goals, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with agency policies, RCW, and WAC
- Experience serving as a technical mentor, coach, and trainer to subordinates
- Knowledge of implementing Lean process improvements and providing employee development opportunities
Full Job Description
If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Do you thrive in a team environment?
- Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?
About the Agency & Division:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage.
The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.
The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly sustain and enhance agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaboration outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services statewide. ESD maintains a statewide Public Safety Grade Land Mobile Radio System (LMR), microwave and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network, and the agency’s voice and data wide and local area networks (LAN/WAN). ESD directly partners with the Information Technology Division (ITD) to sustain, evolve, and improve the agency’s technology infrastructure.
Requirements
The Assistant Division Commander reports directly to the Division Commander and is responsible for the daily operations of the division including planning, leading, organizing, and controlling the quality of services provided by the division. This position assists in strategic and tactical planning, budgeting, and developing agency Information Technology policies and procedures as related to LMR, microwave, network, and telephony systems. In the absence of the Division Commander, this position assumes primary responsibility to direct, control, and manage the operations and resources of the division. This position is responsible for ensuring that all IT and safety policies, procedures, standards, and best practices are implemented and followed by ESD personnel.Our new teammate will be able to:
- Oversee the ESD Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Field Support Sections, and Fiscal Analyst
- Assigns and reviews work for the Section Manager Positions.
- Sets goals, objectives, and expectations and completes evaluations as required.
- Ensures compliance with best practices, applicable policies of the agency, and legislative and administrative mandates (RCW, WAC).
- Ensures program objectives are met and business requirements are satisfied.
- Serves as technical mentor, coach, and trainer to subordinates.
- Ensures Lean process improvements in respective Programs.
- Provides opportunity for employee growth and development through formal and informal training.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Information Technology or business management field (or closely related field).
- Working experience in an enterprise IT/Radio/Network management field may be substituted for education year for year.
- 4 years’ experience as a supervisor, manager or project manager in an IT enterprise organization.
Why work for the Washington State Patrol?
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
- Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Additional Information
NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here
to determine your eligibility.
For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes