Network Analyst I - INTERNAL to Dept of Public Safety
Network Analyst I - INTERNAL to Dept of Public Safety
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- Are you looking to advance your career within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Consider applying for this Network Analyst I position with the State Highway Patrol.This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY tocurrentthe NC Department of Public Safetys current employees and eligible RIF candidates.The Network Analyst I is an integral position within the State Highway Patrol Technical Services Unit (TSU) and is responsible for maintaining network design health management connectivity and services for the VIPER radio communications network. This network is a mission critical public safety asset that requires 24/7 availability and reliability. The work location is Catawba County NC.Job duties for this position include:
- Configuring hardware and software programming switches routers radios multiplexers demultiplexers and GPS receivers.
- Installing repairing advanced troubleshooting and maintaining of network communication systems. This includes but is not limited to installing power surge protection electrical wiring backup generator and UPS equipment evaluating safety concerns FAA tower lighting systems evaluating antenna performance and signal loss.
- Demonstrating knowledge of microwave data circuits microwave RF links microwave path loss UHF and VHF propagation characteristics transmission lines complex antenna systems standalone VHF and UHF repeaters multiplexers demultiplexers switches and routers that provide mission critical network connections trunked and conventional twoway radio base stations. Network communication systems include all computing and communication devices multivendor equipment and communications software.
- Consulting with and resolving communication issues that arise with other agencies on the VIPER system.
- Analyzing software and hardware options to assure functionality reliability compatibility and manufacturer credibility for the VIPER network.
- Serving as a trainer for all new Network Technician hires through the sixmonth training process which involves handson training of all VIPER hardware and software. After the sixmonth training process the employee will serve as a mentor for the trainee.
- Providing leadership through supervision of work tasks during field installations.
- Providing advance second level troubleshooting support for all network issues.
This position will participate in an oncall rotation during which they will provide 24/7 support to address urgent issues. Some night and weekend work is required. This position also requires current possession of a valid Drivers License or ability to obtain it by date of hire.
NOTE: Recommended applicants must reside in Alamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Clay Cleveland Davidson Davie Forsyth Gaston Graham Guilford Haywood Henderson Iredell Jackson Lee Lincoln Macon Madison McDowell Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Polk Randolph Richmond Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Tyrrell Union Watauga Wilkes Yadkin or Yancey County OR within 60 minutes of the Catawba County line.This is a fulltime position (40 hours per week) withState Benefitsincluding paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance.To viewan example oftotal compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.About the State Highway Patrol Technical Services Unit (TSU) VIPER:The mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people in North Carolina. The VIPER Unit supports the VIPER network which carries data and voice communications across the state for the operational needs of numerous local and county government public safety agencies and others to include but not limited to: the State Highway Patrol Alcohol Law Enforcement Immigration and Customs Enforcement Emergency Management the State Bureau of Investigation the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the law enforcement fire and emergency medical services of a growing number of counties. The VIPER network now has over 195000 end users that depend on it for public safety radio communications. Based on end users it is the largest trunked radio system in the world. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience(E&E)are REQUIRED toqualify for this position.All work history and education(includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance)must be documented on the application.Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.Acompleteallinclusiveapplicationmaximizesan applicantspotentialtoqualify for theposition as well as thehighestpossiblesalary.Salarywill be based on relevant qualifications internal equityand budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumesmaybe attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants mustdemonstrateALL ofthe followingKSAs:
Experience with/knowledge of configuring hardware.
- Experience with/knowledge of configuring software.
- Experience with/knowledge of programming switches.
- Experience with/knowledge of programming routers.
- Experience programming radios
- Experience with radio communications
- Experience with microwave network communications systems
- Experience with radio and/or microwave network repair
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining radio and/or microwave networks
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- 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 EITHERyearsof education OR years ofdirectly relatedexperience OR a combination of both.See details.Bachelors degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution;
orAssociate degree in computer science or a related technical field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of networking related experience;
or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of networking related experience;
oran equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists ofcomplying withall federal laws state laws and Executive Orders.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) weare committed tofull inclusion of qualified applicantsand willreview requests for reasonable accommodationto perform essential job functionsduring the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants withstudent loans becoming a state employeemayinclude eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visitto learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts toassistin providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
Internationaldegrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation serviceby the closing date of this posting.Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)has several options toprovidecredential verification: seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Dutythat includes Character of Discharge Member 4 or Service 2 form)to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
Acurrent member of the NorthCarolinaNational Guard in good standingmust attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A formermember of the North CarolinaNational Guard who served for at least 6 years and weredischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
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.PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
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IC
Employment Type
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