Job Specification
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN 2
DEFINITION:
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.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all
duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on
the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
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:
Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation,
maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical or electronic
components, equipment or systems, which shall have included
two (2) years pertaining to data and voice communications network
hardware, related peripheral devices, and associated wiring systems.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the theory and principles of electricity.
Knowledge of procedures for installing, testing, and repairing wiring
systems, overhead cables, electrical components, underground
cables, conduit systems, computer systems, and mainframe
configurations.
Knowledge of procedures for operating volt or ohm meters, voltage
generators, voltage transformers signal tracers, and microwave meters.
Knowledge of theory and principles of solid-state circuitry, electronics,
and transistors.
Knowledge of communications software and hardware for
microcomputers, minicomputers, and microprocessors.
Knowledge of physical operations and environmental standards for
computer systems.
Knowledge of methods and operation of data communication network
hardware installation.
Knowledge of theory and principles of solid-state circuitry, electronics,
and transistors.
Knowledge of procedures for testing electronic circuitry.
Knowledge of procedures for installing computer board components
and microprocessors.
Knowledge of procedures for scaffolding and rigging equipment.
Knowledge of procedures for investigating complaints.
Knowledge of procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment,
parts, or supplies.
Knowledge of principles of report writing.
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 climb poles, bridges, or antenna towers.
Ability to operate cherry picker, ladder, platform, or boom trucks.
Ability to keep records and write reports.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information
from various types of source materials.
Ability to install, set up, and maintain security camera.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it
would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be
eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 43650 | | S | C | 40 | 19 | N/A | C20 | - | | 43651 | | C | C | 35 | 19 | 18 | C18 | - |
This job specification is for state and local government use.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/07/2018 |
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