Electronics Technician

Job Description and Duties

Recondition, diagnose, repair and test emergency lighting and siren systems, including light bar and deck light configurations designed with advanced lighting and sound technologies, which use processor controlled circuit boards and inter-members with other processors within the emergency vehicle. When the systems fail or they have been returned from the field, the ET is responsible for testing the electronic circuits with electronic devices and must repair or replace them prior to placing them back in service. Assist engineering staff in diagnosing malfunctioning alternating headlight systems, radio, sirens, antennas, voice recognition, heads up displays, license plate reader systems, mobile video and audio recording systems, automated citation systems and other electronic systems incorporated in the Department's enforcement vehicles. Assist engineering staff in providing technical support for field automotive technicians and Department of General Services radio technicians with emergency lighting system problems and other electronic systems incorporated in the Department's enforcement vehicles. Keep records and databases and assist the engineering staff in the inventory, purchasing, shipping, and tracking of all emergency warning light system parts and other electronic systems incorporated in the Department's enforcement vehicles distributed throughout the Department and within the section. Sort all used emergency warning light systems and other electrical components received from the used vehicle operations in West Sacramento and Torrance; palletize and distribute to the Supply Services Unit warehouse for eventual refurbishment and reuse.

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Working Conditions

The Electronics Technician works in an automotive shop environment, and at times in extreme temperatures outdoors in a paved parking area.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Would be able to lift 60 pounds in weight, be able to work in varying, and sometimes extreme temperatures, and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills; and good attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

This location offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site cafeteria, gym, an ATM, and is close to many shops and restaurants.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-531488) and/or position number 388-074-6913-015 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire