Electronics Technician I

Agency
NC State Highway Patrol
Division
NC State Highway Patrol
Job Classification Title
Electronics Technician I (S)
Position Number
60084760
Grade
NC09
About Us
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's 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 Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work
Connect the technology that keeps public safety moving—one installation at a time.
The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a skilled and motivated team member to join our Troop A Radio Shop as an Electronics Technician I. This position performs technical work installing and adapting complex telecommunications equipment and networks that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations.
The position installs and removes base stations, mobile and portable voice and data equipment, mobile data computers, digital service units, speed-measuring instruments, video-surveillance systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, antennas, and related electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $41,206.00 - $52,530.00
Salary Grade: NC09
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This position is located at:
4003 West Main St Ext
Williamston, NC 27892
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 (Optional): These skills are not required but may be used to identify applicants who are most qualified for the position.
Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing telecommunications systems and related equipment, such as base stations, switching equipment, modems, mobile data computers, multi-frequency transceivers, network controllers, trunked voice systems, antennas, and associated equipment.
Experience applying digital logic and troubleshooting telecommunications or electronic equipment at the component level, including transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and diodes.
Experience using electronic and digital testing equipment, diagnostic software, and other tools to analyze problems, identify equipment failures, and complete repairs.
Proficiency using computers, mobile data computers, local-area networks, network applications, and multiple software applications in a technical work environment.
Experience interpreting technical reference manuals and applying Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of radio transmitting and receiving equipment.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Installing, removing, configuring, and testing fixed, mobile, and portable wireless transceivers, repeaters, antennas, and associated voice and data networks across multiple radio-frequency bands.
Installing and integrating mobile data computers, modems, GPS receivers, antennas, power sources, and related communications equipment in NCSHP vehicles.
Installing and maintaining speed-measurement equipment, including radar and VASCAR/Tracker systems used for traffic enforcement.
Installing or assisting with the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, antennas, emergency generators, lightning protection, and related infrastructure at remote base-station sites in compliance with FCC and FAA requirements.
Installing, adapting, securing, and integrating mobile video systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, sirens, equipment consoles, chargers, wiring, and other electronic equipment in enforcement vehicles.
Position/Physical Requirements:
· Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
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.
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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate’s degree in Electronics from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
one year of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification;
OR
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
four years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of a variety of specialized electronic devices, preferably including some responsibility for circuit modification;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
https://www.ncshp.gov/
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.
The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s 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.
The primary purpose of the Troop A Radio Shop is to install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the telecommunications systems and electronic equipment supporting North Carolina State Highway Patrol operations within the assigned geographic area. The Radio Shop helps ensure the reliable operation of fixed, mobile, and portable radio systems, mobile data computers, antennas, speed-measurement instruments, video systems, and emergency lighting and warning equipment used by NCSHP personnel.
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