ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN 55011

1/1/90 C

This is the first class in the Electronic Technician series. Positions diagnose, calibrate, repair, install, and modify electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment. This class is distinguished from the Electronic Technician Senior class by the Senior's responsibility for performing work on a greater diversity of equipment and making more complex repairs at the component level.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of routine difficulty, which includes trouble-shooting/diagnosing, repairing installing and maintaining electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment, usually of one specific type, not to the component level. Performs circuit analysis; calibrates equipment according to specified standards; removes and replaces parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies; keeps accurate records; orders and stocks replacement parts. Testing equipment used may include oscilloscopes, digital frequency meters, digital volt-ohm-meters, bend testing equipment. Schematic drawings are used as reference for some diagnostic and repair work. Some minor modifications to equipment may be made using hand and power tools, including wire strippers, soldering and desoldering irons, and relay contact benders.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from an Electronic Technician Supervisor or other technical supervisory staff.

Scope: Positions in this class are responsible for providing technical services and information, which affects their assigned program area, the ability of the agency to meet required standards, and in some cases the general public.

Impact of Actions: Quality of technical service provided could have a significant effect on the assigned program area in terms of cost and equipment; and may affect the safety and well-being of the general public.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with technical staff or administrative staff to provide assistance, technical information, and services. Frequent external contact with vendors regarding parts, supplies, and equipment.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of electronics, including digital and analog circuitry; the National Electrical Code and standard wiring practices, electro-mechanical equipment; and troubleshooting techniques.

Skills: Working skill in the use of a variety of electrical and electronic testing devices and hand tools, such as oscilloscopes, volt-ohm-meters, frequency counters, calibrators, soldering, desoldering tools, and hand held power tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics and diagrams; to install, diagnosis, clean, maintain, and repair parts, subassemblies, and assemblies used in electronic and electro-mechanical equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent with additional course work in electronics, computer, radio repair, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in installing diagnosing and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical equipment at the non-component level.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was developed as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. This class replaces the Highway Electronic Technician class, effective January 1, 1990.