Radio Engineer (Electronics Technician II)

About the role

• Agency
• NC State Highway Patrol
• Division
• NC State Highway Patrol
• Job Classification Title
• Electronics Technician II (S)
• Position Number
• 60086388
• Grade
• NC11

Description of Work

Keep critical communications running-one system at a time.

The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team member to join our Troop B Radio Shop as an Electronics Technician II. This position performs extremely technical work providing maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of complex telecommunications systems and equipment that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations.

Salary Range

$45,431.00-$53,927 Salary Grade: NC11

Benefits

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• Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
• This position is located at: 3467 HWY 701 S.

Clarkton, Nc 28433

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

Additional information

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

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.

• Associate's 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 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.

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 phone.
• To 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 applicants.
• The 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.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's 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.