7K67
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR

• Assigns work to technical employees engaged in the in-shop repair and maintenance of a variety of digital, analog, audio, video and radio equipment such as closed circuit TV, videophones, microwave radio, mobile radio, public address, walkie talkies, electronic security systems and related or similar electronic equipment; assists the technicians in difficult or problem repairs; explains new equipment to the technicians using schematic diagrams to point out possible trouble areas; reviews work in progress and upon completion for workmanship and thoroughness.
• Assigns work through a subordinate supervisor to employees engaged in field repair, maintenance and installation of electronic equipment such as closed circuit TV, microwave data/radio links, public address, videophones, electronic security systems and related or similar equipment.
• Assists in evaluating communications systems to improve their efficiency and reliability; makes suggestions for modifications of communications systems.
• Completes reports required by the Federal Communications Commission on repairs made on equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

• Supervises technical staff engaged in the maintenance and testing of all equipment comprising the City’s 800 MHz emergency radio system, including portable and mobile radios, the system’s field sites, prime sites and master site; investigates reports of system malfunctions; coordinates all activities with the system contract provider including installation and repair of equipment, software upgrades and provision of technical services; directs the provision of technical support to system end-users.
• Attends regular meetings with the 800 MHz system vendor, consultants and end users, serves as focal point for all 800 MHz related issues, monitors contract specifications for compliance by system vendor; investigates dead spots for radio transmissions; responds to service requests or questions on system operation from department coordinators, division directors, deputy commissioners. commissioners and other system users.
• Enforces vendor's compliance with contract requirements; interprets specifications and contract requirements to resolve disputes between the site inspector and the contractor; stops the work if in-the-field corrections cannot be made and may approve minor changes in plans to meet field conditions; re-inspects areas where complex and/or numerous violations were found to see that corrective actions have been taken; recommends budget needs to administrative superiors, follows Federal Communications Commission guidelines on the use of 800 MHz radio equipment.
• Ensures the system integrity and security of all field sites and field equipment; monitors maintenance on the status of redundant power supplies and air conditioning equipment performed by building services and outside contractors; establishes policies and procedures for use of radio equipment; establishes user passwords and security rights for system administrators; organizes user talk-groups.
• Participates on committees and task forces with local, county, state and federal agencies for the purposes of insuring communications interoperability and providing for homeland security.
• Extracts information from system databases; analyzes data in order to track radio usage by system end-users; maintains historical records of system use; uses data to troubleshoot system errors and to maintain system integrity.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

BOTH SPECIALTIES

• the principles and theories of electronics as they relate to digital, analog, audio, video and radio equipment and systems
• Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations governing the operation and the maintenance of electronic equipment
• current developments in the field of electronics
• mathematics necessary to calculate strength and variations of electrical and electronic currents
• hazards and safety precautions required in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment

GENERAL SPECIALTY

• the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of digital, analog, audio, video and radio equipment
• the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in field repair, maintenance and installation of electronic equipment such as closed circuit TV, microwave data/radio links, public address, videophones and electronic security systems

800 MHz SPECIALTY

• the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of 800 MHz radio equipment the principles and practices used in testing and inspecting materials used in public works electronics projects for conformance to plans, specifications and contract requirements
• the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of 800 MHz radio equipment the principles and practices used in testing and inspecting materials used in public works electronics projects for conformance to plans, specifications and contract requirements

SKILL IN:

• the care and use of tools and equipment used in repairing and testing electronic equipment
• the repair of electronic equipment

ABILITY TO:

• plan, assign and review the work of subordinates
• train subordinates on new equipment in the field of electronics
• diagnose and solve complex repair problems
• interpret and use schematic diagrams, drawings and sketches to repair electronic equipment
• read and interpret manufacturer’s manuals
• prepare reports and maintain records
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, vendors and others
• requisition and specify materials essential for the maintenance and repair of digital, analog, audio, video and radio equipment
• perform mathematical and algebraic calculations
• provide recommendations and advice to end-users regarding the proper use of electronic equipment in the area of specialization

EDUCATION

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

Successful completion of an electronic training course of at least one year's duration at a state licensed trade school.

AND


GENERAL EXPERIENCE

BOTH SPECIALTIES:

• Four years of experience troubleshooting, modifying, testing, calibrating, adjusting, repairing, and installing electronic and/or instrumentation equipment.
AND


SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

GENERAL SPECIALTY:

• Two years of experience performing supervisory level technical electronic and instrumentation maintenance and repair work.

800 MHz SPECIALTY:

• Two years of experience performing supervisory level technical direction for all site equipment and mobile radios in an 800 MHz emergency radio system.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department which has included the specific experience and completion of the twelfth school grade as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a first class radio-television license as issued by the Federal Communications Commission prior to appointment.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Electronic Equipment Supervisor.