Engineering Specialist II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Engineering Specialist II 
Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05559 DECM 60089579 Department Adult Correction Division Rehabilitative and Correctional Services Opening Date 04/30/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title DECM IT & Electronics Specialist Position Number 60089579 Section Support Services / DECM-Engineering Salary Grade

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Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services. We have a mission that matters! The NCDAC / Support Services / Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) is recruiting for an energized and collaborative DECM IT & Electronics Specialist (Engineering Specialist II), to be a part of the DECM-Engineering Electronics Controls Team. This position has a duty station at the DECM Office Complex off Yonkers Road in Raleigh, NC and will be tasked with serving as the liaison to DIT to ensure DECM’s hardware, software, and IT needs are maintained and assist the Engineering Electronics Controls Team with updating surveillance systems, EIS, and door control systems. A successful candidate for this DECM IT & Electronics Specialist (Engineering Specialist II) position will provide technical assistance and installation of computer equipment and software; provide technical support to all DECM office and field locations with equipment, software, and account troubleshooting; be responsible for analyzing, documenting, and evaluating current and new engineering software for functionality and capability with current systems; and make recommendations to DECM Leadership for purchasing of new equipment and applicable software’s. This position will also provide the Engineering Electronics Controls Team with setup of computers and servers that support surveillance camera, door controls, and electronic intrusion systems and maintaining computer and server software updates. This position requires the daily commute to DECM’s Office Complex off Yonkers Road in Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday and may require some weekend work to meet the demands of the organization. Flexible work schedules can be discussed at the time of offered employment. If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today! As of January 1, 2025, there are new Salary increase adjustments to the State’s pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission. Effective January 1, 2025, the new salary range (s) will be $50,633.00 – $88,607.00. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC14. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). Demonstrated experience with the installation and troubleshooting of IT and electronics equipment and software’s, to include but not limited to, laptops, desktops, plotters, printers, copiers, tablets, monitors, and software like Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BlueBEAM, Adobe, etc.
Demonstrated experience with networking protocols and communication systems.
Demonstrated experience working independently to complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner.

Management Preferences:

Demonstrated experience with IP-based surveillance systems, programming IP cameras, and connecting to storage systems. Demonstrated experience with the principles, practices, and theories of electronic intrusion fence systems (EIS), door control systems, and non-lethal stun fencing systems.
Demonstrated experience with ethernet networking principles, computers, and servers.
Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD or other graphical computer automated design software.
Demonstrated experience with Programmable Logistic Control (PLC).
Demonstrated experience with design and programming Omron PLC systems. Demonstrated experience with ExacqVision NVRs.
Demonstrated experience with Senstar Electronic Intrusion Systems (EIS). 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. Associate s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology or Survey Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and seven (7) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) serves as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement, new construction, renovation, and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO). DECM also acts as the DAC representative on matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, as well as construction and maintenance services. This ensures that all statewide Institutions and Facilities comply with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates while promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training in the construction and maintenance trades. We support the Institutions and Facilities directly and indirectly by installing and maintaining kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment. The DECM-Engineering team consists of experts in architectural and engineering design, property services, project management, and sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency (SE&R). These services support new construction, renovation, and like-in-kind and upgrade maintenance repairs to the agency’s physical plant while ensuring compliance with the NCDOA State Construction Office. Through valuable rehabilitation and training for offenders, we aim to improve recidivism rates. DECM-Construction undertakes construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects that involve longer periods of resource allocation with a focus on enhancing the department’s infrastructure assets. DECM-Maintenance, which encompasses the Mountain Regional Yard, Piedmont Regional Yard, Coastal Regional Yard, and three Satellite Yards, provides essential plumbing, HVAC/R, and electrical preventative, prescriptive, and routine maintenance services to all Institutions and Facilities. Additionally, our maintenance efforts include specific areas such as telecommunications, electronic intrusion systems (EIS), fencing, cameras, fire alarms, and energy management systems, all focused on maintaining the Department’s infrastructure assets. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice – Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of

Adult Correction:

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FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:

Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
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 and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.