Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Auto Body Mechanic)

This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This position restores damaged and outdated State Highway Patrol vehicles for return to service. This position provides hands-on repair of all damaged Patrol vehicles from body realignment to paint/finish application, which includes replacing broken glass and water-resistant seals on vehicles. The selected candidate's repair procedures must be current with new materials as they arise. The assigned work location is Troop GX Garage

• Auto Body Shop in Asheville, NC (Buncombe County).

Job duties include the following:

• Repairing vehicles (repairing dents, filling damaged antenna and blue light mounting holes, replacing parts that are damaged beyond repair, etc.).

• Removing and replacing damaged body panels (rocker panel, quarter panel, radiator support, roof, frame, etc.) and realigning these replacement parts to match original alignment characteristics.

• Replacing damaged power accessories (window switches and motors, door locks, remote mirrors, power seats, trunk locks, etc.).

• Repainting vehicles inside and out to return the paint finish to its original appearance.

• Finish detailing (buffing, sanding, re-decaling, etc.).

• Replacing glass (windshields, damaged glass, water leaks, etc.).

• Restoring out-of-service vehicles which have been turned in (repairing holes following antenna or light bar removal, dents, and tears in rubber bumper covers; removing decals; etc.).

• Restoring older vehicles, filing cabinets, and other equipment that require paint and body restoration.

• Maintaining shop cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment.

• Understanding the strength and malleability of metals.

• Reading and comprehending repair manuals.

• Performing a number of varying and diverse assignments including troubleshooting complex vehicle repairs using the proper tools, resources, equipment, and training.

• Identifying problems, determining possible solutions and actively working to resolve the issues.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Please note that this position may also require the occasional special assignment and/or weekend shift.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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 State Highway Patrol:

The NC State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NC State Highway Patrol has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

About the Body Shop:

The mission of the body shop is to repair all damaged State Highway Patrol vehicles. This includes vehicles involved in accidents as well as the repair of minor scratches, small dents, and broken glass. Also, the body shop is responsible for the restoration of outdated patrol vehicles that are turned in when new vehicles are issued.

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 removing, replacing and/or realigning damaged auto body panels (e.g. rocker panel, quarter panel, radiator support, roof and frame).

• Experience with/knowledge of tools and/or equipment used to repair and/or replace automotive bodies and/or parts.

• Experience repainting and/or detailing vehicles post-repair.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Previous automotive dealership experience.

• Current/previous experience with State Highway Patrol body work.

• Experience repairing and/or replacing damaged power accessories (such as window switches and motors, door locks, remote mirrors, power seats and trunk locks).

• Experience repairing and/or replacing vehicle glass.

PLEASE NOTE: Recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test. Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License by date of hire is also 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 details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment, or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the repair work to which assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

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. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they 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 Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice

• Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor 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 in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: 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.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Leach at Tameka.Leach@ncshp.gov.