Electronics Technician III

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Internal Posting - Only Temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS-126 may apply.

• Salary Grade NC13Salary Range $46,817 - $81,930

Posting is for an Electronic Technician III located in the Division Traffic Services Office in Carthage.  Position will be responsible for the supervision, management, and development activities of the signal technicians in Division 8 Traffic Operations.

  This position will supervise technical repair and efficient operation of ITS devices, including Closed Loop System repairs and maintenance.  Work is performed with immediate supervision.  This position will coordinate contractor activities and technician inspections.

 Investigate engineer and citizen requests and report a solution that will meet the MRTCD standards and NCDOT standard specifications.  The Electronics Tech III will conduct performance reviews (NCVIP).   Prioritize activities of signal technician's daily work.  Assist in 811 fiber locations using locating equipment and roadway drawings to mark buried fiber.

 This position will respond to emergency maintenance calls both during and after normal working hours.  Must have the ability to train personnel on and operate a 24K signal bucket truck.   Performs skilled work in the diagnosis of malfunctions in both microprocessor-based traffic signal controllers and cabinets to the module level.

 Will assist in installation and inspection of all aspects of traffic signal installations.  A high level of knowledge of the principles in applying safe and efficient practices in the installation, alternation, repair and maintenance of electrical, electro-mechanical, and ITS devices.  Will manage inventory and operation of the signal warehouse, maintenance of electronic equipment and vehicles.

 Uses various electrical and electronic test equipment to troubleshoot malfunction traffic control equipment.  Conducts research and development of new technologies.  Responsible for diagnosis of malfunctions in traffic signal equipment, etc.

Schedules and plans maintenance duties while working within the proposed budget restraints for this department and monitors expenditures within budgetary guidelines using SAP.  Position is required to work nights and weekends as needed for emergency and planned operations in all types of weather conditions.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the installation, revision, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic traffic control systems

• Demonstrated knowledge of MUTCD and NCDOT traffic signal specification

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, traffic signals, intersection design, standard specifications and maintenance manuals associated with traffic signal equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot nonstandard traffic electronic equipment, or equipment with incomplete or missing documentation

• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and carry out work assignments effectively with minimal technical supervision

Additional Expectations:

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License.  Either possession of a current Commercial Driver's License on the date of hire, OR the North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained through completion of on-the-job training and all requirements mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (Federal Registry 49 CFR 383) within 360 days of the date of hire.

   Release forms ALCDRG-01 and ALCDRG-06 must be signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past three years about controlled substances and alcohol.  Safety toe footwear required.

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 detail.

Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus; 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

For additional information, contact Gina Morris at 910-947-3930.

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.