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SIGNAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 3

Code: 00704@ Local Competitive

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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Official job specification

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