Electronics Technician
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
Job Summary
- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Electronics Technician (LSS SECURITY) (Facilities Management Division).
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.The responsibilities of the Electronics Technician (Life Safety Systems - Security) include using computerized maintenance management software to document the status of maintenance work orders; determining which hand tools are required for certain maintenance repairs. Responsible for the installation programming configuration testing troubleshooting repair and maintenance of electronic security systems components including but not limited to electronic intrusion detection Close Circuit Television (CCTV) IP based Video Surveillance Access Control Windows-based software applications and security management platforms. Additional responsibilities include the design and implementation of computer networks employing knowledge of TCP/IP LAN/WAN Routers/switches IP addressing and PoE.General DescriptionPerforms skilled technical work in the installation adjustment maintenance and modification of electronic equipment.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires three (3) years of working with electronics and low and high voltage or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesMost possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E or higher drivers license for duration of assignment.
PLEASE NOTE:In accordance with Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)/Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) security policies the FBI/FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Access Security Policy requires that all criminal justice agencies (including Broward Sheriffs Office State Attorneys Office and Medical Examiners Office) have documentation of enhanced background screening on file for all personnel who may conduct any type of unescorted work or duties within any location that Criminal Justice Information (CJI) is housed (i.e. any type of computer or computer system/network with direct access to CJI). Therefore this Electronics Technician position may require: (1) state of residency and (2) passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening.
Preferences
* Graduation from an accredited Electronics vocational school
* Associates Degree or Higher in Electronics or closely related field
* Burglar Alarm System Agent (BASA)
* CompTIA A Certification
* CompTIA Network Certification
* At least one (1) years of experience using a computerized maintenance management system
* At least two (2) working in a controlled high security environment
* At least two (2) years experience working with computer network systems
* At least two (2) years experience working with IP based video surveillance systems
* At least two (2) years experience working with burglar alarm systems- SCOPE OF WORK
- Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Supervises subordinates in the use of a variety of instrumentation and electronic equipment including electronic tests pneumatic/hydraulic testers computers master controllers shop tools and other specialized devices.
Installs adjusts and maintains alternating and direct current devices sensors recorders analog/digital parameter transmitters and receivers; installs and tests special equipment such as antennae frequency monitors microphones cable and electrical interference suppressors.
Installs adjusts and maintains medium high and ultra-high frequency alternating and direct current radio receivers transmitters and auxiliaries according to diagrams drawings and sketches.
Supervises and participates in the installation adjustment repair and maintenance of flow loop system alternating and direct current circuitry with solid state electronic micro circuitry pneumatic control systems and related equipment.
Supervises and participates in on-site maintenance repairs and troubleshooting work.
Assigns work to subordinate technicians participates in the more difficult phases of installation adjustment repair maintenance and troubleshooting of computers flow measuring devices sensors analog/digital controllers programmable controllers transmitters and receivers detecting devices and other alternating and direct current devices.
Supervises complete overhaul including adjusting repairing and replacing parts and converting obsolete equipment to conform to present control loop design and construction standards.
Makes recommendations to superiors for the improvement of instrumentation industrial electronic/electrical pneumatic/mechanical control devices and digital frequency shift telemetry.
Estimates time and materials required for proposed jobs maintains records and submits various reports requisitions supplies and equipment; prepares and maintains operating and special reports as required by superior.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies- Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
- Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
- Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart independent action in urgent and non-routine situations knows when to escalate for others involvement.
- Directs Work: Provides direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work done. Asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role; confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently; informs stakeholders when there are delays or problems that will affect them.
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieves results even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals even during setbacks and obstacles.
- Tech Savvy:
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.
- SPECIAL INFORMATION
- County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Required Experience:
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