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About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1600 troopers who cover nearly 80000 miles of North Carolina roadways more than any other state except 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. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolinas motoring public.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range:$43738 - $76542 Salary Grade NC 11

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 electronic 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:

Electronic Technician positions require the possession of or the ability to obtain (within first year of employment) a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).

Minimum E & E

Prepopulates in system

Work Schedule or Position/Physical Requirements

The work schedule is Monday -Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefitsincluding paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

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

• Experience with assembly/disassembly of vehicles
• Experience with or working knowledge of installation maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment (including modems GPS radio transceivers and a variety of test equipment and antennas).
• Demonstrated safety and proficiency with the use of corded/cordless power tools hand tools and shop equipment. (e.g. drill presses band saws and grinding/sanding equipment).

Note:Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Supplemental Information

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in the E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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