What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Technician position at City of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Description
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Installation Technician to perform a variety of duties associated with installing, repairing and maintaining various types of electronic and communications equipment for the Police Department’s marked and unmarked vehicle fleet; to maintain records of preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles; to act as liaison between the Police Department and the Fleet Maintenance Division; and to perform other related duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
One year of experience in the installation, repairing, and maintaining electronic and communications equipment.
Training
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electronics, radio communication systems, or a related field.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
None.
Special Requirements
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
administered by Empower and the 457 plan administered by Mission Square. Currently, the City contributes 3% of base
salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully. Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of: a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date; f. DWI g. Drug Use h. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months. i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. Click here to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
From the list below, please select the major coursework of your highest degree.
If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have installing, repairing and maintaining electronic and communications equipment?
Briefly describe your experience installing, repairing and maintaining electronic and communications equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have installing emergency lighting and equipment?
Briefly describe your experience installing emergency lighting and equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in the installation of video in car camera equipment?
Briefly describe your experience in the installation of video in car camera equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and updating files for repairs and preventive maintenance?
Briefly describe your experience maintaining and updating files for repairs and preventive maintenance. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for a government vehicle fleet?
Briefly describe your experience scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for a government vehicle fleet. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Please indicate the number of vehicles in a fleet you have had responsibility for scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for.
Do you have experience in records management?
Briefly describe your experience in records management. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
What is your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
Click here to meet some of the City’s “CAN DO” employees.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Installation Technician to perform a variety of duties associated with installing, repairing and maintaining various types of electronic and communications equipment for the Police Department’s marked and unmarked vehicle fleet; to maintain records of preventive maintenance and repair of vehicles; to act as liaison between the Police Department and the Fleet Maintenance Division; and to perform other related duties.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete installation and testing of marked and unmarked units to include blue lights, sirens, wig-wags, PA systems, laptops and other electronic communication equipment.
- Inspect vehicles and assess problems and need for repair; assist in prioritizing repairs of vehicles.
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on electronic equipment in marked and unmarked police vehicle fleet.
- Prepare maintenance reports, purchase requests, and vehicle logs.
- Purchase and maintain inventory of repair parts, supplies and equipment.
- Maintain and update files for repair and preventive maintenance activities performed on each vehicle in assigned fleet; produce, receive and maintain records of work orders for vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Schedule and coordinate the repair and routine maintenance of department's vehicle fleet; transport vehicles to and from department facilities and fleet maintenance garage; coordinate the repair and maintenance of other departmental equipment, including radios and lighting equipment.
- Obtain and record all licenses, registrations and inspections for vehicles.
- Order, pick-up, deliver and distribute supplies and equipment for department.
- Affix appropriate decals and markings to vehicles upon purchase or following body repair.
For a complete job description, click here.
Experience
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
One year of experience in the installation, repairing, and maintaining electronic and communications equipment.
Training
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electronics, radio communication systems, or a related field.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
None.
Special Requirements
- This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental Insurance
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
administered by Empower and the 457 plan administered by Mission Square. Currently, the City contributes 3% of base
salary to an eligible employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
- > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
- > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct Deposit
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- I have read and complied with the above statement.
In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully. Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of: a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date; f. DWI g. Drug Use h. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months. i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. Click here to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.
- I have read and understand the above statement
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
- Yes
- No
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
- Yes
- No
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate the highest degree you currently possess.
- Master's Degree or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- None of the above
From the list below, please select the major coursework of your highest degree.
- Electronics
- Radio Communication Systems
- Other related field
- None
If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have installing, repairing and maintaining electronic and communications equipment?
- 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your experience installing, repairing and maintaining electronic and communications equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have installing emergency lighting and equipment?
- 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your experience installing emergency lighting and equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in the installation of video in car camera equipment?
- 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your experience in the installation of video in car camera equipment. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and updating files for repairs and preventive maintenance?
- 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your experience maintaining and updating files for repairs and preventive maintenance. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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How many years of experience do you have in scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for a government vehicle fleet?
- 5 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- None
Briefly describe your experience scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for a government vehicle fleet. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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Please indicate the number of vehicles in a fleet you have had responsibility for scheduling and coordinating routine maintenance for.
- 500 vehicles
- 300 - 400 vehicles
- 100 - 200 vehicles
- Less than 100
- None
Do you have experience in records management?
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe your experience in records management. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
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What is your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
What is your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
What is your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- Proficient
- Moderate
- Basic
- None
This position requires working a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
- Yes
- No
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
- Drivers License Number
- Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
- Complete Education History (including High School)
- A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
- I have read and understand the above statement
- Required Question
Salary : $25,000 - $50,000
