ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN SENIOR 55012

1/1/90 C

This is the second class in the Electronic Technician series. Positions in this class fabricate, calibrate, repair, diagnose, trouble-shoot, test, and perform preventative maintenance, installation, and inspection of a variety of complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. Positions are located at university research, learning, and audio-visual laboratories; hospitals, computer centers; state police and transportation departments; and scientific and environmental programs. This class is distinguished from the Electronic Technician class by the performance of more complex fabrication, diagnosis, and component level repair on a greater diversity of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. This class is distinguished from the Electronic Technician Supervisor class by the supervisory responsibilities of the latter class.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty, which includes fabricating, modifying, troubleshooting, calibrating, and diagnosing an repairing electronic equipment at the component level using electrical and electronic schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams. Installs and repairs microwave base stations; life support and critical care equipment; telecommunications equipment; air quality monitoring equipment, which measures levels of air emissions; telemetrical equipment, which measures and transmits data from one location to another; weighing devices to include weigh-in-motion equipment; mini and personal computers, infrared spectrometers and photo electron spectrometers. Use a variety of electronic testing devices, such as oscilloscopes, digital volt-ohm-meter, digital and analog multimeters, strip chart recorders, frequency counters, capacitance meters, logic probes, and tri-analyzers. Equipment modification may include the use of shop tools, such as soldering an desoldering irons, chassis punches and various hand tools. Positions in this class may purchase and stock electronic equipment and parts; monitor purchase orders and expenditures, and write and maintain reports on repairs and services provided.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions may provide technical guidance to Electronic Technicians, trades or labor personnel, students, faculty, or administrators. May act as lead workers or group leaders in a section.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from an Electronic Technician Supervisor, department head, other higher level administrative or technical supervisory staff.

Scope: Positions in this class are responsible for providing technical services and information, which affects their assigned program area, and in some cases the general public.

Impact of Actions: Quality of technical service provided could have an effect on the assigned program areas in terms of cost and equipment. Modifying and repairing older equipment saves the cost of purchasing more expensive new equipment. In some instances, such as with life support, police and emergency communications, and pollution, complete accuracy and timeliness of response are critical and could have a serious effect on services protecting the health and safety of the general public.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with technical staff, patients, administrators, law enforcement officials, students, and faculty to provide assistance, technical information and services. Frequent external contacts with vendors and sales representatives regarding parts, supplies, equipment, complicated repairs and instruction.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of electronics theory, including troubleshooting, calibration, test procedures, circuit analysis, and repair of electronic equipment. Working knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment; radar equipment; of mechanical repair techniques, scientific equipment repair, telecommunications, and microprocessors.

Skills: Considerable skill in the repair of a variety of complex electronic equipment at the component level. Working skills in the operation of shop tools; in welding, woodworking, and metal working; and in using electronic test equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to fabricate, modify, and perform component level repair on a diversity of electronic instruments and equipment. Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams; mechanical drawings, flow charts, truth tables; and service manuals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: A Federal Communications Commission general class radio and telephone license is required to work on certain classes of radio and telecommunications equipment. Positions repairing, installing, and maintaining vehicle weights and measures devices must be able to meet certification requirements from the State Department of Agriculture.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent with additional course work in electronics, mechanics, computers, telecommunications, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in electronics to include modifying, installing, maintaining, and repairing complex electronic equipment at the 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 revised as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. This class replaces the State Police Electronic Technician A, effective January 1, 1990.