Electronic System Technician - EXAM

Two (2) years of experience learning or assisting 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.

Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics may substitute for the required experience.

Significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to electronics from an accredited college may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Two (2) years of experience learning or assisting 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.

Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics may substitute for the required experience.

Significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to electronics from an accredited college may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

QUALIFYING NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED , according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.

If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering Information Ordering, Problem Solving, Records & Manuals, Tools & Instrumentation, and Electronic Knowledge & Troubleshooting.

The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

QUALIFYING NONCOMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED , according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.

If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering Information Ordering, Problem Solving, Records & Manuals, Tools & Instrumentation, and Electronic Knowledge & Troubleshooting.

The exam is expected to be administered in October 2026.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

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 City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Yes
• No
• I have two or more years of experience learning or assisting 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.
• I have at least one year of experience learning or assisting 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.
• I have less than one year of experience learning or assisting 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.
• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.
• I have successfully completed a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics.
• I have significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to the field of electronics from an accredited college.
• I have not successfully completed a formal classroom or vocational training program related to electronics, and/or do not have significant coursework (twelve (12) semester hours or eighteen (18) quarter hours) related to the field of electronics from an accredited college.
• Yes
• No