Electronics Technician II (Radio Engineer)

The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as addition to enforcing the states 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.

Do you have the drive and curiosity to maintain telecommunications equipment Join our team and play a key role in building and maintaining the equipment that helps keep patrol vehicles mission ready.

Installing managing programming maintaining troubleshooting repairing and/or exchanging modules in the following equipment:

• Mobile and portable voice/data transmitting and receiving equipment.

• Mobile Data Computers (MDC).

• Digital processed speed measuring instruments.

• Mobile and fixed video surveillance equipment.

• Mobile emergency lighting and warning systems.

• Mobile antennas.

• Special electronics and telecommunications testing equipment and associated electronic electrical and mechanical equipment.

Analytical and Problem solving:

• Diagnosing and repairing diverse electronic and telecommunications equipment.

• Continuously learning and adapting to evolving methods processes and protocols.

• Reading and comprehending technical manuals and reference materials.

• Gaining and applying knowledge of NCSHP rules regulations policies procedures directives documentation training materials and geographic areas.

License:

Electronics Technician positions require the possession of or the ability to obtain (within first year of employment) a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License within an or the equivalent that authorizes the establishment operation and repair of fixed/mobile voice/data transceivers communication networks speed enforcement devices and support the NCSHP telecommunications system.

North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Experience with working 12V vehicle electronic systems
• Experience with installation of telecommunications equipment (including modems GPS radio transceivers).
• Experience with assembly of vehicles.
• Experience with disassembly of vehicles.
• Experience using Microsoft software applications (Outlook Word Excel)

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 details.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in 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.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by 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 to provide credential verification: Experience
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
    1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
    2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

  The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCSHP) 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 Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.

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