County of Kaua‘i
Electronics Tradesperson (BC-15)
County of Kaua‘i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment No.: 2425-014 Open CompetitiveOpen: Includes all interested individuals including members of the general public.Salary rate is determined by collective bargaining agreements or Pay Administration Policy as applicable.Please note that this recruitment is continuous.Installs, tests, fits, maintains, services and repairs electronic components of power and control systems and equipment, and electrical transmission and distribution equipment; designs and modifies electrical and electronic circuits to meet operational needs; and performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andtwo (2) years of journey level work experience in electronic maintenance operation which demonstrated competency to perform the journey level duties assigned to this class.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected for hire will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, and a valid State of Hawai'i journey electrician's or industrial electrician's license.Knowledge of:
Digital computers and their use in programming and diagnosing electronic devices; principles and theories of electronics and electricity as they apply to the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of digital instruments and devices, digital telemetering and supervisory control equipment; operation and maintenance of various testing and measuring equipment and devices; tools and instruments used in repairing electrical and electronic equipment; basic principles of physics as it applies to telemeter and supervisory control systems; applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; occupational hazards and safety practices.Ability to:
Use digital computers to program electronic equipment and diagnose electronic equipment; read, interpret, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of electrical and electronic circuits; estimate time, labor, and material requirements; diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic defects in equipment and appurtenances; use digital testing and measuring equipment and devices; follow oral and written instructions; operate machine tools and rewind motors; keep records.Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Required Forms and Documentation
Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.Copy of a valid State of Hawai'i journey electrician's or industrial electrician's license.Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy if
substituting
education to meet the minimum qualification requirements.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within
10 calendar days from filing the application . Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Substitutions Allowed:Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement.If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement.Benefits : As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following
BENEFITS and associated deductions:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan):
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; andtwo (2) years of journey level work experience in electronic maintenance operation which demonstrated competency to perform the journey level duties assigned to this class.License Requirement:
At the time of appointment, the candidate selected for hire will need to possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, and a valid State of Hawai'i journey electrician's or industrial electrician's license.Knowledge of:
Digital computers and their use in programming and diagnosing electronic devices; principles and theories of electronics and electricity as they apply to the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of digital instruments and devices, digital telemetering and supervisory control equipment; operation and maintenance of various testing and measuring equipment and devices; tools and instruments used in repairing electrical and electronic equipment; basic principles of physics as it applies to telemeter and supervisory control systems; applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; occupational hazards and safety practices.Ability to:
Use digital computers to program electronic equipment and diagnose electronic equipment; read, interpret, and prepare plans and schematic diagrams of electrical and electronic circuits; estimate time, labor, and material requirements; diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic defects in equipment and appurtenances; use digital testing and measuring equipment and devices; follow oral and written instructions; operate machine tools and rewind motors; keep records.Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Required Forms and Documentation
Copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.Copy of a valid State of Hawai'i journey electrician's or industrial electrician's license.Evidence of education (degree or transcript). A legible photocopy of an official transcript will be accepted. DHR reserves the right to request an official copy if
substituting
education to meet the minimum qualification requirements.Note: Copy of your education degree or transcripts must be submitted in order to be given credit. Copies will not be returned. Supporting documents must be attached to the application postmarked or dropped off to: Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766 or emailed:
hrrecruitment@kauai.gov
within
10 calendar days from filing the application . Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.You must meet all the requirements for the position you are seeking as of the filing date of your application, unless otherwise specified. If you do NOT meet the minimum qualification requirements your application will be rejected. Therefore, please provide a complete application of all the information you would want considered in our review.Substitutions Allowed:Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months).An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement.If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement.Benefits : As a civil service, full-time position, this position comes with the following
BENEFITS and associated deductions:Pay Raises:
Pay raises are negotiated by the respective union for this position. This position is part of bargaining unit 1, United Public Workers (UPW).Paid Vacation Time:
Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Sick Leave Time:
Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire! 14 hours are earned after a full month of service which means 21 days per year!Paid Holidays:
The County recognizes 13 holidays per year as well as General Election Day every other year.Retirement:
This position is eligible to participate in the State sponsored defined benefits retirement plan. The State of Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) is the current retirement plan.Health Insurance:
The County pays a portion of the premiums for employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.Flexible Spending Accounts:
Employees can increase their take-home pay by having the County deduct the cost of health care premiums, medical and dependent care expenses before payroll taxes are withheld.Group Life Insurance:
The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.Deferred Compensation (IRC Section 457 Plan):
Employees are eligible to join the State of Hawaii Island Savings Deferred Compensation Plan.PLEASE NOTE: Benefits are subject to legislative and negotiated changes.
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