ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 4

The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill an Electronics Technician 4 located in Ely.

The Electronics Tech 4 will be working under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor 2 at Ely State Prison.

They will be responsible for all electronic trouble calls and routine assignments; analyze problems and situations to formulate solutions; install, assemble, adjust, clean, calibrate and repair electronic equipment; repair and align units and systems; troubleshoot electrical and other ancillary equipment.

Electronics Technicians perform work requiring the application of electronic principles and practices involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, programming, and modification of a variety of electronic and computerized equipment including test equipment, computers, monitors, radios (including hand held, mobile, base stations and repeaters), televisions, audiovisual equipment, alarm systems, telephone interconnect and switching equipment, data terminals and printing systems, grounding systems and surge protection equipment.Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in electronics or closely related field and three 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 four years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as either an Electronics Technician III or 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 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.

Under general direction, incumbents in a non-correctional environment perform the full range of duties in the series concept and supervise a staff of Electronics Technicians.

Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to, performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline.

In addition to supervisory responsibilities, Electronic Technician IVs are further distinguished from lower-level technicians by responsibility for comparative analysis of existing equipment with proposed improvements to ensure compatibility of old and new system parts, technology, and techniques.

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.

Working knowledge of: technological advances in modern electronic equipment and systems; video theory and principles of telephone operations and data networks.

Ability to: read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications; compare existing equipment with proposed improvements to ensure compatibility; repair and troubleshoot microprocessor based equipment; fabricate printed circuit assemblies including layout, soldering and wire wrapping; install, operate and troubleshoot personal computers and diagnostic software, operating systems, and interfacing hardware; determine labor and supply requirements for installation, maintenance and repair; isolate and diagnose electronic problems and equipment malfunctions; determine cabling installation and network needs according to system requirements; maintain records and prepare reports; assess requirements and determine specifications; plan and organize projects and coordinate work with others; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels.

Recruitment Contact Information: Susan Ashley -