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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