Electronics Technician I - Martin County

The mission of the State Highway Patrol is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people in North Carolina. The Electronics Technician I is primarily responsible for installing, removing and modifying equipment in vehicles for the NC State Highway Patrol. The assigned work location is Troop AX Radio Shop in Williamtson, NC (Martin County).

Job duties/responsibilities include the following:

• Installing and removing mobile and portable radios, computers, speed measuring instruments, mobile video surveillance equipment, mobile emergency lighting and warning systems, mobile antennas, and associated electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Analyzing issues, troubleshooting using digital and electronic testing devices and repairing the aforementioned equipment.

• Analyzing and modifying standard circuitry to improve its performance or to perform special functions.

• Applying working knowledge of electronic principles.

• Disassembling and/or assembling vehicles for the installation and adaption of the aforementioned equipment.

• Utilizing working knowledge of mathematical principles as applied to electronic circuit analysis.

• Utilizing a general knowledge of vehicles and vehicle systems.

• Reading and comprehending installation manuals.

• Designing mounting devices for a wide variety of equipment.

• Standing/working on feet for the majority of the workday.

• Working as part of a team or without supervision in a safe manner.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday

• Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Division/Section:

The mission of the State Highway Patrol is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people in North Carolina. This section has the responsibility of managing a statewide communications system for the purpose of providing voice and analog/digital communication for the members of the N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN), and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience installing, repairing, and/or maintaining vehicle electronics or other low-voltage system(s).

• Experience using power and/or hand tools.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Experience with assembly and/or disassembly of vehicles.

• Experience with vehicle maintenance.

• Experience working with public safety equipment.

• Current possession of Federal Communications Commission General Radio Telephone Operator License (GROL).

• Proficiency with corded and/or cordless power tools, hand tools, metal fabricating equipment, stationary equipment such as drill presses, band saws and grinding/sanding equipment.

NOTE: Recommended applicants must undergo a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test. Possession of a valid NC Driver's License by the date of hire is also a requirement.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Associate's Degree in Electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of the NC National Guard who 1) served for at least 6 years and 2) were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice

• Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Leach at Tameka.Leach@ncshp.gov.