Radio Engineer; Electronics Technician II

Position: Radio Engineer (Electronics Technician II)
AgencyNC State Highway Patrol

Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Electronics Technician II (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
11

About UsThe 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 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.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Range: $45,431.00-$53,927 Salary Grade: NC11

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Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator 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.

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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…