Radio Engineer (Electronics Technician II)
About The Position
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking an Electronics Technician II for its Troop B Radio Shop. The position performs highly technical maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of complex telecommunications systems and equipment supporting statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations. The Operations and Trades section manages and maintains a statewide voice and analog/digital communications system used by NCSHP, the Criminal Justice Information Network, and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The position is located at 3467 HWY 701 S., Clarkton, NC 28433. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants must possess, or be able to obtain within one year of employment, an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent certification authorizing work on fixed/mobile voice and data transceivers, communications networks, and related telecommunications equipment. Recommended applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience repairing and maintaining complex electronic systems, including some responsibility for designing electronic apparatus; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Possess, or be able to obtain within one year of employment, an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent certification authorizing the establishment, operation, and repair of fixed/mobile voice and data transceivers, communications networks, and related telecommunications equipment supporting the NCSHP system.
- Based on the nature of work performed, appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission may be required.
- Knowledge of electronic principles and 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.
- Recommended applicants must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Repair, program, align, and test fixed, mobile, and portable transceivers and repeaters across multiple frequency bands.
- Program and configure mobile data computers and integrate them with transceivers, modems, GPS systems, and vehicle power sources.
- Install, maintain, repair, and certify radar and speed-timing equipment; perform annual certification testing and testify in court when required.
- Install, program, align, and maintain base-station telecommunications equipment, antennas, towers, and emergency power systems; perform tower climbing and support site construction.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair mobile video recording systems and associated components.
- Maintain communications-center control consoles and digital signal-routing systems.
- Install and configure communications and emergency equipment in vehicles, including radios, lighting, and data systems.
- Maintain certification records, manage inventory, order parts, and coordinate equipment repairs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
