Electronic System Specialist (Vacancy)
Salary
$33.03 - $49.54 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-3670-V2
Department
47 Department of Technology
Division
Division of Information Services
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Definition
Under direction, this position:
This position is on-site.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Performs computer terminal or electronic communication network troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF power meters, fiber optic test sets, speakers, monitors, systems analyzers, laptop computers, and/or other equipment;
Generates and maintains electronic system software including network and instrumentation monitoring programs, machine interface display programs, network statistics programs, network diagnostic programs, and/or line protocol test routines; maintains, and repairs LAN and WAN for an electronic system;
Plans and coordinates installation/repair of electronic system hardware and conducts inspections to ensure that equipment is installed properly; assists with and/or designs and assists with the construction of fiber networks and network facilities, industrial control systems, and field devices; coordinates installation/repair/construction with the appropriate City division/personnel and private vendors;
Conducts, or ensures the performance of, preventative maintenance functions such as system sweeping, distortion analyses, signal leakage, system diagnostic testing, status monitoring, and picture analyses;
Performs routine and emergency service/repair work on cable lines, amplifiers, AC power units, and other related field equipment and components;
Repairs, tests, and services cable broadcast equipment, such as video cameras, video recorders, audio equipment, switcher console panels, or related equipment; repairs and tests fiber optic cables using fusion splicing equipment and optical time domain reflectometer;
Acts as liaison for vendors supplying equipment, maintenance services, and electronic parts for an electronic communication network, electronic control system, or fiber optic system to assure contract compliance;
Installs, maintains, and repairs traffic signal network and communication systems and repairs traffic signal system masters and related equipment;
Installs, programs, troubleshoots, and repairs programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units, and associated instrumentation; programs remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers for water collection, treatment, and distribution processes;
Installs, calibrates, and repairs various chemical additive equipment, electronic control valves, pumping devices, and process control instrumentation such as liquid flow meters, chemical analyzers, and liquid level, pressure, and temperature sensors;
Repairs power suppliers, splitters, amplifiers, connectors, RF Modems, RF combiners, RF repeaters, fiber modems, multiplex equipment, or other components of an electronic communication system;
Assists with developing standards, maintenance cycles, and preventative maintenance plans;
Stays abreast of new technologies and industry standards;
Shares knowledge and information with subordinates and others, as a subject matter specialist.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience performing fully-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of electronic equipment for telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-3670-V2
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Kim Hetterscheidt
Department of Technology
Division of Information Services
1111 E Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-0367
E: khetterscheidt@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.
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Employer City of Columbus
Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone (614) 645-8301
| Location | Columbus, OH |
| Salary | $33.03–$49.54 Per Hour |
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