ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is located at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Indian Springs. Under general direction, incumbents in a non-correctional environment perform the full range of duties in the series concept. The incumbent will be responsible for assembling, testing, calibrating, and repairing a variety of electronic systems and components. This includes identifying and troubleshooting faults within electrical systems and equipment, pinpointing defective parts or components that may be causing abnormal operation in computer systems or associated devices. The role also involves the installation of appropriate computer cabling and cable distribution systems as needed to ensure proper system functionality.
Electronics Technicians 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 including test equipment, computers, monitors, radios (including hand held, mobile, base stations and repeaters), televisions, audiovisual equipment, alarm systems, telephone interconnect and switching equipment, data terminals and printing systems, grounding systems and surge protection equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in electronics or closely related field and one year of experience performing work involving the installation, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical and computerized equipment; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Electronics Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Repair, align and program units, systems, and circuits down to component or module level and troubleshoot electronic and other peripheral equipment using equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, communication break-out boxes, telephone test sets, microcomputers and microprocessors, diagnostic programs, and various hand and power tools to keep equipment operational.

Repair, calibrate, program, and maintain test equipment listed above using applied theory and tools to ensure continued operation of equipment.

Install cabling and cable distribution systems in facilities allowing telephone and data systems to be interconnected and distributed to offices and buildings as necessary.

Maintain assigned inventory of parts and equipment; maintain replacement and repair stock by researching part numbers, descriptions, and prices; coordinate with vendors, private industry, federal and State agencies in the purchase, repair, maintenance, and modification of an agency's electronic and computerized equipment.

Prepare and maintain documentation of work completed, associated files and vendor information for the assigned work area to provide a tracking system for completed maintenance and installation; establish and update records and schematics pertaining to equipment installed and maintained; perform software and configuration changes and updates.

Assist agency staff with equipment usage and technical problems regarding equipment failures.

Develop custom circuit boards and sub-systems to provide necessary components which are unavailable from commercial sources, or which require modification for use with existing components and systems to facilitate reliable, efficient, cost-effective service to the agency.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: multiplexing, modulation, modem operation, and analog and digital transmission principles; power supplies and filtering systems; soldering and de-soldering techniques utilizing various types of soldering irons, fluxes, solder, and solvents; connector assembly methods and fabrication.

General knowledge of: rechargeable battery maintenance.

Ability to: read and interpret equipment service manuals, technical references and blueprints; troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment down to component level; organize material, information and resources in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort; establish rapport with system users and service vendors; accurately convey equipment problems to agency staff and service vendors regarding warranties and repairs; establish and maintain alpha/numeric files for budgets, vendor accounts, technical reference and inventory control; prepare maintenance and repair logs; work independently and follow through on assignments; prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner; maintain an appropriate stock of inventory parts and supplies; determine the most cost effective and efficient method for the repair or replacement of equipment and parts; write grammatically correct business correspondence and reports; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower level.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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