Yonkers-tech job

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P O S T C O N S P I C U O U S L Y

THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

40 South Broadway

City Hall Room 120

Yonkers, N.Y. 10701

A NON-REFUNDABLE $15.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 68-543

EXAMINATION DATE: JANUARY 6, 2007

FILING OPENS: NOVEMBER 6, 2006

LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: DECEMBER 6, 2006

APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

City of Yonkers As they occur $49,333 - $58,039

AN APPLICANT FOR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF YONKERS, N.Y. AT THE TIME OF THE EXAM AND FOR AT LEST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO AND CONTINUOUSLY UP TO THE DATE OF APPOINTMENT.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining various types of electronic equipment. The work includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of mobile and portable radios, emergency lights, siren units, and related equipment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Installs, repairs, and maintains mobile and portable radios;

Installs, repairs, and maintains computerized mobile workstations;

Installs, repairs, and maintains emergency lights and siren units;

Tests radio equipment including frequency checks;

Requisitions supplies as needed;

Maintains inventory of equipment and repair parts;

Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed;

Transports police vehicles from one shop to another;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the requirements of one of the following groups on or before the date of the written test.

OPEN-COMPETITIVE: EITHER

A) Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and

five (5) years experience in the repair and maintenance of radio transceivers or

emergency light and siren units; or

Seven (7) years of experience as described in (A); or

C) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits

of (A) and (.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State Class D Driver’s License.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:

1. Operation, maintenance and repair of radio equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the operating principles involved with two-way radio systems and equipment, including appropriate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for these systems and equipment.

2. Basic electronics, including circuitry, schematics and wiring diagrams

These questions test for knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices involved in basic electronics, including circuitry, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Topics covered will include areas such as voltage, current, and resistance; the identification and function of circuit and solid state components; and the ability to interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.

3. Use of electronic test equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the use of electronic test equipment, including identification and proper selection of electronic test equipment.

4. Repair, maintenance, and operating characteristics of electronic equipment.

These questions test for knowledge of the operating characteristics, proper maintenance,

troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment.

5. Keeping simple inventory records.

These questions test your skill in following instructions in order to keep accurate records of

different materials received and distributed from a central location. You will be given written

directions for a set of records and forms on which records are kept. You are to complete

these forms from partially completed records or from lists of materials, then answer questions

about the completed records. You may be asked to compute total costs from quantities and

unit prices. The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide will be required. Specific

knowledge of record keeping systems and techniques will not be needed.

6. Fundamentals of microcomputer systems.

These questions test for knowledge of basic concepts and terminology related to

microcomputers. They cover such topics as microcomputer and peripheral equipment;

storage media; types of software used with microcomputers; and other associated terms and

concepts.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE ALLOWED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD, SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.

Edited November 6, 2006 by batt2