This is skilled supervisory work in coordinating and inspecting the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of radio receiver-decoder units and associated telecommunications equipment.

Employees in this class plan, assign and coordinate the work of skilled technical subordinates servicing a variety of radio-decoder units and other telecommunications equipment. Responsibilities include contact with representatives of private or public communications agencies, state officials, and equipment and service contractors in order to coordinate repairs and new installations. Employees exercise considerable independent judgment in determining systems and job requirements regarding various technical phases of repair, installation, modification and maintenance. Possession of a second class radio telephone license issued by the Federal Communications Commission may be required depending on work emphasis. Instructions are received in the form of blueprints and work orders, with detailed planning and review of completed projects the responsibility of the incumbent. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for timely completion of work schedules and evaluates system operations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises hazardous or unusual work assignments at the site; participates as needed in installations involving unusual or difficult technical problems; works with superiors in planning new installations or major modifications of equipment.

Assigns and directs crews to job sites; reads and checks blueprints before distribution to crews; assists technicians with any technical problems that might arise involving assigned projects.

Plans daily work schedules; suggests working procedures; instructs in techniques and use of new operational or test equipment.

Coordinates with private or public communications agencies regarding priority of installation of various telecommunications equipment.

Assists in special circuitry designs for more complex signal installations; interprets blueprints for changes in or planning of special circuitry.

Develops, schedules and supervises the performance of a

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ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (Cont'd)

preventive maintenance program providing for servicing, cleaning, synchronizing and testing of radio, telephone and related communications equipment.

Estimates time and materials required for proposed jobs; reviews time sheets and work reports, trouble reports and service calls; prepares progress reports.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity and electronics as applied to telecommunication transmitters and receivers, digital and analog computers, radar detectors and electronic circuitry.

Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in the electronic trade and work with high voltage.

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the repair, maintenance, testing and replacement of telecommunication equipment.

Considerable knowledge of precision test equipment such as digital frequency measuring equipment, oscilloscopes and precision voltage and current measuring devices.

Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of telecommunications.

Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches, blueprints and electronic circuitry diagrams.

Ability to estimate costs, labor and materials necessary to perform assigned work.

Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to deal effectively with representatives of telecommunication equipment contractors and county departments.

Ability to maintain complete records and prepare and submit comprehensive reports.

Skill in the detection, determination and elimination of malfunctions in associated telecommunications equipment.

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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Considerable supervisory experience in installation, maintenance and repair of digital and voice-actuated telecommunications equipment; graduation from a standard high school or vocational school.

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