FIRE SIGNAL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN 1
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Fire Signal System Technician 1 is a competitive local-government title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
It expects 1 year of relevant experience and a professional license.
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Fire Signal System Technician 1 is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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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
One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical or electronic components, equipment or systems.
License
S, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
Appointee will be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated only if it is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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.
SUBSTITUTION
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: 1 301(C) 3/19/94
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 that may be performed.
Tests fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems
Operates mobile and base station radio communications equipment
Operates a motor vehicle
Operates cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks
Operates volt or ohm meters
Repairs fire alarm systems and fire traffic signal systems
Repairs wiring systems, electrical components and conduit systems
Troubleshoots problems with wiring systems and electrical components
Repairs overhead and underground cables, and conduit systems
Installs overhead and underground cables
Installs fire alarm systems
Installs wiring and conduit systems
Operates hoisting equipment
Tests mobile radio communications equipment
Troubleshoots problems with fire traffic signal systems and fire alarm systems
Tests wiring systems
Operates fire apparatus
Adjusts equipment to manufacturer's specifications
Relays fire alarms
Tests electronic circuitry
Applies appropriate safety procedures
Writes narrative letters or reports
Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies
Answers routine questions
Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information
Assists in rescue operations
Assists in fire suppression activities
<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b>
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity
Knowledge of procedures for installing overhead and underground cables
Knowledge of procedures for testing wiring systems
Knowledge of schematic symbol system
Knowledge of procedures for installing fire signal systems
Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines
Knowledge of solid-state circuitry theory and principles
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electronics
Knowledge of electronic component color codes
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies relating to fire safety or protection
Knowledge of procedures for operating fire suppression apparatus
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of rescue operations
Knowledge of fire fighting techniques
Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense
Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters
Knowledge of procedures for testing mobile radio communications equipment
Knowledge of procedures for operating mobile and base station radio communications equipment
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices
Skill in operating a motor vehicle
Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans
Ability to operate hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, and tools associated with electrical conduit and wiring work
Ability to operate hoists
Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans
Ability to read various meters, gauges or dials
Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform or boom trucks
Ability to troubleshoot problems with fire signal systems
Ability to repair underground cables
Ability to troubleshoot problems with wiring systems
MINIMUM