APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,810.72 to
$67,713.84
PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Electronic Technician's perform work requiring the application of electronic principles and practices involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair, programming and modification of a variety of electronic and computerized equipment.
In a correctional environment, Electronics Technician 3's lead an inmate crew and install, assemble, adjust, clean, calibrate, program and repair programmable logic controllers, fire warning/alarm systems, teleconferencing equipment, computerized escape convict alarm systems, personal objects X-ray screening machines and door, gate and telephone security alarm systems. Many of the systems are antiquated and require knowledge of previous operating systems and their anomalies.
Inmate performance is documented through completion of periodic progress reports. Incumbents are responsible for implementing security procedures to include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools and equipment. Supervision of a crew of inmates within and outside the institution and transportation to other institutions for performance of maintenance may be a regular and reoccurring duty. The incumbent must either possess or be able to pass the test to receive the "F" and "G" certifications with the State Fire Marshall within the first six (6) months of employment. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Associate's degree in electronics or closely related field from an accredited college or technical school and three years of related experience performing electronic technician work involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical and computerized equipment; OR one year as an Electronics Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) The selected applicant must either possess or be able to pass the test to receive the "F" and "G" certifications with the State Fire Marshall within the first six (6) months of employment. Can you meet this requirement?
