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Electronic Systems Technician 1 examination

Electronic Systems Technician 1 open competitive examination (C1293H) for Hudson County. Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.

Hudson County · Symbol C1293H

Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)

This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County.

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SymbolC1293H
TitleElectronic Systems Technician 1
EmployerHudson County
Who may fileOpen to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County
AnnouncedNovember 1, 2026
Closing dateNovember 23, 2026
Job specificationELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 1 (01714)
SalarySet by the employer; see the announcement

Salary

Hudson County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.

What the job is

From the Commission's job specification for ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 1:

Under direct supervision, installs, inspects, troubleshoots, operates, and repairs a variety of electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, and systems; performs other related duties as required.

Examples of work it lists:

  • Installs electrical components and wiring systems.
  • Inspects the installation of wiring systems, electrical components, meters, electronic circuitry, microprocessors, computer board components, and all equipment controlled by such systems.
  • Tests and troubleshoots problems with electrical components and wiring systems such as audiovisual equipment, microprocessors, security alarm systems, fire alarms, office machines and appliances, and computer board components.
  • Repairs electrical components and wiring systems such as microprocessors; radar traffic signal detector units; bridge lift, swing, and warning mechanisms; audiovisual equipment; and fire and security alarm systems.

The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.

Who qualifies

Read from the specification, the title 1 year of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.

The requirement section of the specification for ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 1:

Completion of a vocational, technical, or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology. One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment, or systems. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.

After you file

Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Hudson County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.

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