ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 3

Job Duties

• Repair, align and program units, systems, and circuits down to component or module level and troubleshoot electronic and other peripheral equipment using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, communication break-out boxes, telephone test sets, microcomputers and microprocessors, diagnostic programs, and various hand and power tools to keep equipment operational.
• Repair, calibrate, program, and maintain test equipment listed above using applied theory and tools to ensure continued operation of equipment.
• Install cabling and cable distribution systems in facilities allowing telephone and data systems to be interconnected and distributed to offices and buildings as necessary.
• Maintain assigned inventory of parts and equipment; maintain replacement and repair stock by researching part numbers, descriptions, and prices; coordinate with vendors, private industry, federal and State agencies in the purchase, repair, maintenance, and modification of an agency's electronic and computerized equipment.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of work completed, associated files and vendor information for the assigned work area to provide a tracking system for completed maintenance and installation; establish and update records and schematics pertaining to equipment installed and maintained; perform software and configuration changes and updates.
• Assist agency staff with equipment usage and technical problems regarding equipment failures.
• Develop custom circuit boards and sub-systems to provide necessary components which are unavailable from commercial sources, or which require modification for use with existing components and systems to facilitate reliable, efficient, cost-effective service to the agency.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in electronics or closely related field and two years of experience performing work involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, and modification of a variety of electrical and computerized equipment;
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above;
• One year of experience as an Electronics Technician 2 in Nevada State service;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. General knowledge of: technological advances in modern electronic equipment and systems. Skill in: troubleshooting and repairing fire alarm panels and systems and electro/mechanical locks and gates. Ability to: perform fire alarm testing and/or training as required; organize and coordinate the work activities of others; provide technical guidance to staff to include training, work assignment and review, and providing input regarding performance; prepare documentation related to work performed; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels.