9/1/2021 - Communications Technician 1
Communications Technician 1
Provisional – Pending Civil Service Procedures
Office of Emergency Management
Starting Salary: $46,000.00
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Director, or other supervisory official, does routine installations, test, sets-up (configuration), troubleshoots and repairs data and voice communication network hardware systems, including various peripheral devices and wiring systems associated with minicomputer, microcomputer or mainframe computer-based systems, Local Area Networks, and multi-line telephone systems and equipment. Does other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Installs, tests, and repairs wiring systems
• Installs inside cables and wires to connect data communication network hardware
• Knowledge of communications software and hardware for microcomputers, minicomputers, and microprocessors
• Knowledge of procedures for testing and programming mobile/portable radio communications equipment
• 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 interpret technical documents, blueprints, schematic drawings, operations and maintenance manuals and procedures
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment and systems down to the component level and software line of code level
• Ability to perform skilled shop work in the maintenance and repair of data and voice communications network hardware, related peripheral devices, and associated wiring systems
• Ability to keep records and write reports
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from various types of source materials
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Requirements:
• New Jersey Driver’s License
• Completion of a vocational, technical, or specialized training program in computer technology, electrical technology, electronic technology, electronic engineering technology, telecommunications, computer operations or data processing.
• Two (2) years’ experience in work involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical components, equipment, or systems, which shall have included one (1) year pertaining to data and voice communication network hardware, related peripheral devices, and associated wiring systems.
Application Deadline: September 17, 2021
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Wheeler Fazenbaker
wheelerfa@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to (856) 453-0361.
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving for diversity in the workplace.
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