The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform highly skilled electronic work in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications systems and equipment, such as data and voice systems including digital computers, peripheral equipment, mobile digital terminal equipment, multi-line telephone systems, various types of PBX's, station equipment, call sequencers and distributors, electronic processors, microwave radios, transmitters, receivers, consoles and other communications equipment. Work involves evaluating present systems and recommending system expansion, modification, and replacement. Incumbents of the class direct projects by supervising Communications Technician Aides, and Communications Technicians. Work is performed under general supervision of a Lead Telecommunications Specialist or Communications Foreman and is subject to review through conferences, reports and observation of results achieved.
Some positions require shift, weekend, and holiday work hours.
The uses, calibration, and care of electronic test equipment. Specialized test equipment and diagnostics used for troubleshooting computer systems. Computer programming, computer communications systems, and peripheral equipment. Preventive maintenance procedures for computers and peripheral equipment. Cable distribution and basic principles of electricity.