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Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students in a unique residential setting.Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Design work is differentiated from the Electronics Technician I level by less reliance on standard circuitry and routine modifications and greater reliance on the adaptation and modification of electronic circuitry to perform new specialized or unusual functions. Positions may consult with faculty instructional staff and technical personnel to determine requirements for electronic teaching aids assistive technology devices research instruments or specialized communication systems supporting students who are blind or visually impaired.

Maintenance and repair are performed on both custom-designed devices and complex electronic systems where troubleshooting challenges are increased due to interconnected components and limited documentation. Schematic diagrams wiring diagrams or repair manuals may be incomplete or unavailable. Work is evaluated based on the effectiveness of system design reliability of equipment timeliness of repairs and the ability to support instructional and campus technology needs.

Recruitment Standards

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of electronic principles.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical principles as applied to electronic circuit design and analysis.
Considerable knowledge of the fundamentals of physics as applied to electronics.
Working knowledge of the use of standard and specialized electronic testing equipment.
Ability to modify electronic circuitry or design electronic circuits to perform unusual or innovative functions.
Ability to perform maintenance on non-standard electronic devices and complex electronic systems that may have limited documentation and require rapid effective repair.
Ability to develop innovative troubleshooting and electronic testing procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend technical publications electronics journals and textbooks describing advances in electronics and apply new theories and components to design work.
Ability to support and maintain electronic systems used in educational and assistive technology environments serving students who are blind or visually impaired.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively with educators administrators and technical staff to ensure electronic systems meet instructional and operational needs.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associates degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Based on the nature of the work performed positions may require appropriate licensure or certification as required by the governing board or commission.

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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