SENIOR RADIO REPAIRER
Senior Radio Repairer 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.
Candidates need 3 years of relevant experience and a professional license.
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How to apply for this title →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
No particular level or amount is required.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electronics and radio communications equipment.
License
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Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
The appointing authority may require applicants to possess licenses or certification specific to radio operation and repair.
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: Radio Repair
Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 03/19/94
1 @ 701 (C)
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.
Troubleshoots problems with FM radio transmitters and receivers
Troubleshoots problems with police warning light and paging systems
Troubleshoots problems with microprocessors and computer board components
Adjusts radio frequencies
Operates a motor vehicle
Operates mobile radio and base station communications equipment
Operates logic analyzers, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, and dual trace oscilloscopes
Repairs microprocessors and electrical components
Repairs police warning light and paging systems
Repairs FM radio transmitters and receivers
Repairs base station and mobile radio communications equipment
Installs FM radio transmitters and receivers
Tests electronic circuitry
Adjusts equipment to manufacturer's specifications Operates resistance and calibration potentiometers
Operates voltage regulators, and volt or ohm meters
Operates signal, audio signal, and voltage generators
Tests base station and mobile radio communications equipment
Implements programs of preventive maintenance
Sets up variable voltage transformers
Climbs poles
Schedules maintenance or repair
Writes technical, statistical, or financial reports
<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b>
Knowledge of schematic symbol system
Knowledge of procedures for installing base station and mobile radio communications equipment
Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
Knowledge of procedures for operating resistance and calibration potentiometers
Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters, and voltage transformers
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity and of electronics
Knowledge of transistor theory and principles
Knowledge of procedures for installing FM radio transmitters and receivers
Knowledge of procedures for operating mobile radio and base station communications equipment
Knowledge of procedures for testing mobile radio and base station communications equipment Knowledge of procedures for operating logic analyzers, and frequency counters
Knowledge of procedures for installing microprocessors
Knowledge of procedures for operating oscilloscopes and dual trace oscilloscopes
Knowledge of procedures for installing police warning light systems
Knowledge of procedures for operating signal, audio signal, and voltage generators
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures
Skill in operating a motor vehicle
Ability to measure frequency ranges
Ability to perform precision soldering and desoldering for electronic circuitry work
Ability to write at the reading level of the targeted audience
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 climb poles, bridges or antenna towers
Ability to troubleshoot problems with electronic medical equipment
Ability to troubleshoot problems with computer board components
MINIMUM