00379 - Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician

Title: 00379 Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician

State Role Title: Electronics Technician I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

Agency Website:www.nsu

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Department of Engineering Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician beginning January 2025. The department offers an Associate of Science degree in Architectural Drafting and Bachelor of Science degrees in Construction Management Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology. Responsibility include thirteen 13 faculty offices; four 4 labs; and over 180 students.

LAB TECHNICIAN DUTIES: The successful candidate will:
Assist department in lab class preparations
Assist department in setting up audio visual equipment
Assist and guide students with lab projects
Assist department with site visits and accreditation preparation
Provide faculty and students with IT support as needed
Troubleshoot and repair equipment computers and computer networks
Be responsible for the maintenance upkeep and safety of all departmental labs and
for recommending replacement of office and lab equipment
Be responsible for disposition and inventory of all departmental equipment coordinate and compile reports to communicate with the university Fixed Assets Department
Be responsible for updating and installing software for department computer labs
Be an avid lifelong learner and aggressively keep abreast of new technologies
Be able to maintain working relationships with faculty students and other employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds
Be able to lift up to 50lbs
Perform other duties as assigned

EEO Statement
Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of electronics building construction computer networks and audiovisual equipment.
Experience in technical lab management and student support.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite skills electronics architectural and construction
related software.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to student staff and the general public.
Associate of Science degree in Electronics Computer Engineering Technology or
closely related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
that provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Computer Engineering Technology or close
related disciplines
Certification in Computer Networks
Certification in Electronics Technology
Computer Aided Drafting

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I9 and Everify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone:

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.