Breath Alcohol Testing Technical Specialist Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Breath Alcohol Testing Technical Specialist

Salary
$48,222.00

• $84,388.

00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-05974 PH 60039674
Department
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Opening Date
05/27/2025
Closing Date
6/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Extension Educ & Training Spec I
Position Number
60039674
Salary Grade
NC13
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
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Description of Work
The Breath Alcohol Testing (BrACT) Technical Specialist serves as the statewide technical leader for the staff development training, service, maintenance, calibration, and quality control of breath alcohol testing instruments and alcohol screening test devices used by law enforcement agencies across North Carolina. This position operates within the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Forensic Tests for Alcohol (FTA) Branch. Reporting directly to FTA Branch Management, the BAT Technical Specialist oversees the daily operations of the FTA Electronics Laboratory, supervises the Branch Electronics Technician, and is responsible for ensuring the scientific accuracy and operational reliability of evidential breath testing equipment statewide.
The BrACT Technical Specialist manages a vast network of over 400 evidential instruments (Intox

EC/IR II

), more than 200 stationary testing sites, seven mobile testing units, and approximately 90 training and backup instruments. This role requires advanced experience in electronic troubleshooting, diagnostic testing, and manufacturer-level repair of digital analytical instruments. The position is responsible for conducting statewide technical servicing, performing maintenance, calibrating both evidential breath alcohol testing instruments and alcohol screening test devices, and ensuring each device operates within required scientific and legal parameters to support accurate and defensible impaired driving enforcement.
This position also oversees internal training programs for FTA staff and some external partner agencies, ensuring all personnel involved in instrumentation support are trained according to the most current procedures and scientific standards. The BrACT Technical Specialist develops and updates technical manuals, service bulletins, and instructional materials, while delivering hands-on in-service training throughout the state. The BrACT Technical Specialist is responsible for staff development training and education related to breath alcohol testing instrumentation and equipment standards. This position also provides education and technical instruction to law enforcement officers and court personnel to promote a comprehensive understanding of evidential testing procedures and their forensic reliability. In addition, this position supervises technical staff within the FTA Branch, guiding daily operations, mentoring team members, and overseeing the consistent application of quality assurance practices statewide.
The BrACT Technical Specialist is also responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic plans and policies that drive program effectiveness. This includes evaluating program outcomes through data analysis and making necessary adjustments to enhance performance. Extensive statewide travel may be required, with some working hours in evenings and/or on weekends to meet program demands and promote traffic safety initiatives. Educational events, demonstrations, presentations, and providing support to the Branch in the Raleigh office and elsewhere may require some work at various hours. Some overnight travel is essential and mandatory. This position description is broad, and the supervisor may delegate and assign other duties to this position as needed to meet the needs of the Branch.
About the

NC Division of Public Health:

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
For more information about

DHHS:

ncdhhs.gov/
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience as an instructor or presenter. Experience repairing and maintaining electronics
Experience managing inventory and maintenance schedules.
Experience conducting technical training, mentoring staff, and authoring standard operating procedures or technical guidance materials.
Experience identifying staff development needs and delivering structured technical instruction.
Management Preferences (if applicable)

• Experience as an instructor or presenter in impaired driving and/or traffic safety related topics
• Experience repairing and maintaining electronic instrumentation, preferably in a forensic, medical, or public safety environment.
• Manufacturer-certified training in evidential and alcohol screening instruments for repair and calibration at a technical or warranty-level service scope.
• Direct experience with evidential breath alcohol testing instrumentation and alcohol screening test devices used in law enforcement applications.
• Certification as a Chemical Analyst of Breath in North Carolina, including preventive maintenance certification and ASTD Instructor status.
• Experience supervising technical personnel and overseeing laboratory operations, including coordination of workflow, quality assurance, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience making ethical and professional decisions that reflect positively on the organization/agency.
• Demonstrated experience independently scheduling tasks, gathering required data, resources, and materials to complete work tasks, organizing workflow, and coordinating activities to accomplish goals/objectives.

License or Certification Required by

Statute or Regulation:

• Valid NC Driver License, Class C
• NC DHHS Permit to Perform Chemical Analyses of Breath must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• NC DHHS Certificate to Perform Preventive Maintenance must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Alcohol Screening Test Device Instructor Certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
  Physical Requirements (if applicable)
• Must lift, carry, and assemble and disassemble equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must drive a passenger vehicle or cargo van in traffic and for extended periods.
• Must sit for prolonged periods.
• Must climb up and down stairs repetitively
• Load-in and load-out equipment in electronics laboratory, at training, and at test sites.
• Bending and kneeling to connect/disconnect equipment.
• Operate a computer keyboard.

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-guidefor details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the occupational area assigned; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS 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 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.
Applicants maybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisitiondhhs.nc.gov..
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdhhs.gov/
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