Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment.
• Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, computer science or related field may substitute for one year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW : Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do? POSITION OVERVIEW :
Electronic Technician I will be required to maintain all electronic equipment associated with the Waller Creek Stormwater Bypass Tunnel Facilities. To operator a Supervisory Controlled and Data Analysis system. Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control systems. Also must be able to operate a forklift, Deck/Boom Cranes, skid steers,and other similar equipment.Knowledge and 1 yrs experience operating and testing Centrifugal water pumps and its protective control devices.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
EDUCATION :
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.
BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.
ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. "See Resume" is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge and experience operating and testing Centrifugal water pumps and its protective control devices.
• Knowledge and experience working with water level measuring sensors.
• Knowledge and experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Have experience using test equipment like multi-meters, ampere meters and meg meters.
• Knowledge and experience operating Electric Gate Valve Actuators.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Performs preventive maintenance, inspections and repairs on electronic components.
2. Maintains and repairs environmental or energy conservation controls.
3. Maintains repair parts inventory and technical files.
4. Operates and repairs test equipment.
5. Maintains data and communication lines. Maintains tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates energy management systems. Maintains tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates video display terminals and dot matrix printers.
6. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters.
7. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts using hand tools and soldering iron.
8. Aligns, adjusts and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
9. Operates and regulates sound and lighting systems.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of operation, repair, testing and maintenance of electronic components.
• Knowledge of the safety rules and regulations applicable to energized electrical repair.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment used in sound and lighting systems.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematics.
• Knowledge of modern test equipment and current technology.
• Knowledge of communications systems.
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade.
• Ability to reading and understanding schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
• Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the general public to provide customer service.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.