Electronics Technician II (Radio Engineer) – Guilford County Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Electronics Technician II (Radio Engineer) – Guilford County 
Salary $43,738.00 – $76,542.00 Annually Location Guilford County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05941 Department Dept of Public Safety Division State Highway Patrol Opening Date 05/12/2025 Closing Date 5/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Electronics Technician II – Guilford County Position Number 60086451 Section Troop D Radio Shop Salary Grade

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Description of Work Unleash your potential and make an impact! The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is currently accepting applications for an Electronics Technician II. The primary purpose of the Electronics Technician II (Radio Engineer) position is to provide maintenance of mobile and portable telecommunications equipment and networks throughout the state for NCSHP. The work location is State Highway Patrol’s Troop D Radio Shop in Greensboro, NC (Guilford County).

Job duties/responsibilities include the following:

Managing, programming, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing the following equipment in/on motor vehicles:
mobile and portable voice/data transmitting and receiving equipment
Mobile Data Computers (MDC) digital processed speed measuring instruments
mobile and fixed video surveillance equipment
mobile emergency lighting and warning systems
mobile antennas
special electronics and telecommunications testing equipment and associated electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment
Analyzing problems, troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of electronic and telecommunication equipment in/on vehicles.
Demonstrating knowledge of the following skillsets: installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment, modems, MDC, multiple frequency receivers, voice trunking systems, a variety of test equipment and antennas.
Learning new methods and adapting to continuously changing processes and protocols.
Using a wide variety of digital and electronic testing equipment/software.
Reading and comprehending technical build manuals.
Acquiring and applying knowledge of NCSHP rules, regulations, policy, procedures, directives, forms, reports, training manuals and geographical locations.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here: 

NC OSHR:

Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Please note that this position may also require the occasional special assignment and/or weekend shift. Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire. About the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP):
The primary mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Experience with assembly and/or disassembly of vehicles (primarily interiors).
Experience working with vehicle electronics (+12V systems).
Experience using multiple computer software applications, laptops (Mobile Data Computers for law enforcement), mobile printers and/or networking applications.

Management Preferences:

These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
Experience with the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment (i.e. modems, GPS, radio transceivers, a variety of test equipment, antennas).
Proficiency using corded/cordless power tools, hand tools and other equipment such as drill presses, band saws and grinding/sanding equipment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Currently have (or is able to obtain) a Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) within 6 months of hire date.

PLEASE NOTE

Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test. Possession of a valid Driver’s License by the date of hire is also required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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 an equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.