STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN I
Class Code: 4032-17
Date Established: 08-21-70
Occupational Code: 9-5-4
Date of Last Revision: 06-06-06
BASIC PURPOSE: To install,
program, maintain and modify electronic communication, detection and signaling
systems within an agency.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Detects electrical or
mechanical deficiencies and takes appropriate action to effect repairs or services.
·
Makes frequent
contact with officials within and outside agency for purpose of discussing
problems or securing services.
·
Insures that
electronic test equipment is in proper working order.
·
Installs and
maintains a variety of electronic security and safety equipment.
·
Programs and updates
computer controlled electronic systems.
·
Performs inspections
and maintenance work to insure electronic systems are in proper working order.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill
in developing formats and procedures for special applications OR in
investigating and reviewing the use of equipment and data for a specialized
function.
Knowledge: Requires
knowledge of business practices and procedures or technical training in a craft
or trade, including working from detailed instructions, to apply knowledge in a
variety of practical situations.
Impact: Requires
responsibility for contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by
facilitating the direct provision of services to the public or other state
agencies. Errors at this level
result in inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require significant
investment of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires
direct supervision of other employees doing work which is related or similar to
the supervisor, including scheduling work, recommending leave, reviewing work
for accuracy, performance appraisal, or interviewing applicants for position
vacancies.
Working
Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical
Demands: Requires medium work, including
continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or
coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires
explaining facts, interpreting situations, or advising individuals of
alternative or appropriate courses of action. This level also requires interviewing or eliciting information
from state employees or members of the general public.
Complexity: Requires a
combination of job functions to establish facts, to draw daily operational
conclusions, or to solve practical problems. This level also requires providing a variety of alternative
solutions where only limited standardization exists.
Independent
Action: Requires a range of choice in applying
a number of technical or administrative policies under general direction and in
making routine decisions or in recommending modifications in work procedures
for approval by supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School
diploma, G.E.D. or its equivalent, supplemented by appropriate trade school
training in electricity plus a standard apprenticeship under a Master Electrician
or completion of a two year college or technical institute course or equivalent
education with major study in the field of electronics. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Three years of experience in the field
of electronics, electronic security systems, electricity, radio, wire
communications or similar activity, sufficient to provide a good technical
knowledge of electronics equipment.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for
one year of formal education.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license if necessary for
performance job responsibilities.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Working knowledge of theoretical and
practical application of design, functioning, operation and capabilities of a
wide variety of electronic equipment (including related test equipment). Demonstrated skill in the utilization
of small tools required in maintenance and repair of delicate electronic
equipment and in the use of computers to program and update computer controlled
systems. Ability to recognize
potential problem areas and to take appropriate action. Ability to communicate
effectively. Ability to deal with
authorities of federal and state agencies. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working
relationships with other employees.
Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties
and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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