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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

Salary Range: $45431-$58657 Salary Grade: NC11

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This position is located at:

Lenoir County/ Eastern North Carolina

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.

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

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

Criminal Background Investigation

Drug Screening Test

Management Prefers:

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the electrical trade.

• Skill in the use and care of tools of the trade.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Construct relocate and maintain secondary underground electric distribution lines and related components to support VIPER sites statewide.
• Install maintain and repair electrical system components including up to 350KW stand-by generators switchgear transformers and associated equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on stand-by and emergency generators according to the VIPER maintenance schedule.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain necessary parts equipment and materials for system maintenance and repairs.
• Work independently or with team members to complete tasks ensuring compliance with NC DOI inspections and developing expertise in backup emergency power systems.

Must have or be able to acquire valid North Carolina Drivers License

Supplemental Information

The mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to ensure safe efficient transportation on our streets and highway reduce crime protect against terrorism and respond to natural and manmade disasters. This mission will be accomplished in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical professional and legal standards.

This section has the responsibility of managing the operation of the States Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) a Statewide communications system for the purpose of providing digital voice communication for the members of the N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) and other local state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm (based on department needs)

• May require night and/or weekend work during maintenance windows or outage situations.

• Subject to emergency callback at any time.

• Extensive statewide travel is required at times.

• Must have a valid North Carolina drivers license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment

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.

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.

High school or General Educational Development diploma

AND

two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades.

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Necessary Special Qualification May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I II III or Universal technician as required by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 82 Subpart F.**

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

The 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.

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 must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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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