SIGNAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 3
Career Family: SIGNAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Signal Systems Technician 3 is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 3 years of relevant experience.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electrical or electronic technology.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.
<b>LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS</b>
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee may be required to possess a FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, Radio Industry Competency Certificate, or equivalent license or certification specific to radio operation and repair.
<b>SUBSTITUTION</b>
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.
Occupational Group: Repair of Electrical Equipment
Occupational Family: Signal Repair
Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 1 @ 001(C) 03/19/94
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Leads a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks
Repairs traffic signal equipment or systems
Repairs wiring systems
Operates volt or ohm meters
Tests fire alarm systems
Sends (dispatches) materials and equipment to construction sites
Installs wiring systems
Repairs underground cables and overhead cables
Troubleshoots problems with electric motors and wiring systems
Schedules the use of equipment or facilities
Applies established security procedures and guidelines
Obtains current price quotes for special purchases
Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies
Answers routine questions
Calls (telephones) for needed services, materials or information
Mixes cement, mortar and concrete
<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b>
Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense
Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters
Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans
Ability to take precise measurements
MINIMUM