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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

** This posting is being used to fill two (2) positions: and . Selected candidates may be assigned to either position.

Salary Range: $45431.00-$57000 Salary Grade: NC11

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This position is located at:

1300 Blue Ridge Rd.

Raleigh NC 27607

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Knowledge of electronic principles and the use of computers mobile data computers and networking applications.

• Knowledge of the installation maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment including transceivers modems and network controllers.

• Ability to use digital and electronic diagnostic and testing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals schematics and reference materials.

• Ability to analyze problems troubleshoot and repair telecommunications systems and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain/Manage Telecommunications Equipment: Responsible for repair programming alignment and testing of fixed mobile and portable transceivers and repeaters across multiple frequency bands.

• Mobile Data Computer: Program and configure mobile data computers (MDC) and integrate with transceivers modems GPS systems and power sources in vehicles.

• Speed Measurement Instruments: Install maintain repair and certify radar and speed timing equipment; perform annual certification testing and testify in court when required.

• Communications Base Station Site Management: Install program align and maintain base station telecommunications equipment antennas towers and emergency power systems including tower climbing and site construction support.

• Video Surveillance Systems: Install troubleshoot and repair mobile video recording systems and associated components.

• Control Station Operator Consoles: Maintain communications center control consoles and digital signal routing systems.

• Mobile Installations: Install and configure communications and emergency equipment in vehicles including radios lighting and data systems.

• Administrative Activities: Maintain certification records manage inventory order parts and coordinate equipment repairs.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License or an equivalent certification that authorizes the establishment operation and repair of fixed/mobile voice and data transceivers communication networks and related telecommunications equipment supporting the NCSHP system.

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

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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.

Associates degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus;

OR

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

four years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity loyalty and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement strategic preparedness and community engagement.

The primary purpose of the Operations and Trades section is to manage and maintain a statewide communications system that provides voice and analog/digital communication for members of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) the Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) and other local state and federal law enforcement agencies.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.

Be sure to complete the application in full.Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

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.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Oline Application System for the State of North Carolina by 11:59pm on the night before the closing date listed or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information or attachments even if you withdraw your application.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified hiring process may take several weeks.

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 E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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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