Electronics Technician 3

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position is located at Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) in Indian Springs. The incumbent will be responsible for assembling testing calibrating and repairing a variety of electronic systems and components. This includes identifying and troubleshooting faults within electrical systems and equipment pinpointing defective parts or components that may be causing abnormal operation in computer systems or associated devices. The role also involves the installation of appropriate computer cabling and cable distribution systems as needed to ensure proper system functionality.

Associates 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; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Electronics Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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 agencys 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.

Under general direction incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and function as a lead worker over lower-level Electronics Technicians to include providing input regarding performance work assignment and review and training addition positions may coordinate fire alarm testing and training on fire alarm notification equipment. This is the lead worker in the series.

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.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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