Equipment Repair Technician Trainee HS Student

Title: Equipment Repair Technician Trainee HS Student DSPW0509

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech I

Hiring Range: Hourly Rate is $23.28

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Position:

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire an Equipment Repair Technician Trainee in our Communications Division at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The Equipment Repair Technician Trainee is assigned to a 12-month training program to learn processes and procedures related to the installation, removal, and repair of police, communications and other electronic equipment in Virginia State Police vehicles. The trainee will also learn to service and repair motor vehicles during the training program. Specific areas of training center on how to diagnose, repair and service a variety of vehicles; to calibrate speedometers and remove components and equipment from wrecked/surplus vehicles, to equip new vehicles by installing police, communications and other electronic equipment, to repair and refurbish police, communications and other electronic equipment for installation in other vehicles, to tow disabled and wrecked vehicles using a rollback carrier, to assist with keeping the facility clean and orderly, to run errands and perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

About the Agency:

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and skills in, or the ability to learn how to diagnose, repair and service motor vehicles. Familiarity with or ability to learn equipment installation procedures and techniques associated with police, communications, and other electronic equipment. Must be able to learn to safely use shop, woodworking and mechanics hand tools. Must have the ability to learn to operate a rollback type car carrier; to learn to read and comprehend automotive and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and other related written documents; to work independently and as a member of a team, paying close attention to detail, and communicating effectively in English with Agency personnel; to be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance; and. to work in a hot or environment, out of doors, around moving machinery, noise, dust, gas, and fumes. Some skill in operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on March 19, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.