4/19/2022 - Communications Technician 2 Provisional – Pending Civil Service Procedures
Communications Technician 2
Provisional – Pending Civil Service Procedures
Office of Emergency Management
Starting Salary: $51,000.00
Duties: Under the limited supervision of the Communications Systems Technician 3 or other supervisory official, independently installs, tests, sets-up (configures), 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 (LAN), and multi-line telephone systems and equipment; may function as a lead worker over lower level staff; does other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• May serve as a lead worker.
• Independently installs, tests, and repairs wiring systems.
• Fabricates cables or cable connectors.
• Installs inside cables and wires to connect data communication network hardware.
• Troubleshoots complex problems with wiring systems.
• Checks operation of Local Area Network (LAN) and related equipment.
• Provides guidance to lower-level staff as and when required.
• Troubleshoots complex mechanical or electrical problems in minicomputer or mainframe hardware systems.
• Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots microcomputer, minicomputer, or mainframe data communication network hardware and equipment.
• Operates volt or ohm meters and signal tracers.
• Adjusts equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs problems with multi-line telephone systems and equipment.
• Installs computer board components, electronic facsimile communications hardware, cables, and wires to connect multi-line telephone systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots computer voice communication hardware.
• Interprets blueprints or floorplans and schematics.
• Calls for needed services, materials, or information.
• Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials,
• equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Inventories materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.
• Schedules maintenance and repair.
• Implements programs of preventive maintenance.
• Requests information from vendors on materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.
• Writes technical, statistical, or financial reports.
• Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements:
EDUCATION: 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.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience (general or specific) as indicated below.
NOTE: An Associate's degree (or 60 college credits) from an accredited college or university in computer technology, electrical technology, electronic technology, electronic engineering technology, telecommunications, data processing, or closely allied field may be substituted for the required education and one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.
EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE:
• New Jersey Driver’s License
• Three (3) years’ experience in work involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical components, equipment, or systems, which shall have included two (2) years pertaining to data and voice communication network hardware, related peripheral devices, and associated wiring systems.
Application Deadline: May 6, 202
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to:
Wheeler Fazenbaker at wheelerfa@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to (856) 453-0361.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
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