Electronics Technician III

Salary : $48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-01905

Department : Dept of Transportation

Division : State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Electronics Technician III

Position Number : 60026622

Salary Grade : NC13

Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still being considered.

This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

In this position you will use various electrical and electronic test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctioning traffic control equipment. If the malfunction is the result of a hardware failure, this position must remove and replace the defective electronic component and reprogram any associated firmware. In this position, you will perform any necessary upgrades and tests repaired equipment to verify proper operation. This position may evaluate traffic control equipment for compliance with specifications or to evaluate functional capabilities for suitability for use on the Highway System. This position may determine test equipment needs and priorities.

This position may design and implement modifications to traffic control equipment to extend its functions. This position modifies traffic control cabinets according to designs produced by others to add essential safety related features, such as railroad preemption.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following :

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical and electronics engineering, operating characteristics of standard electrical and communications equipment, electronic components, test equipment, and practices used in the field of electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronics theory, electrical systems, communication systems, and how they work together to form an integrated system.
• Demonstrated ability to read and analyze schematic diagrams and maintenance manuals to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment down to component level.
• Demonstrated ability to remove and replace soldered through-hole, surface mounted, and ball grid array electronic components.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office

Management preferences

Selected applicant must be able to legally operate a state vehicle for frequent travel statewide with occasional overnight travel.

Selected applicant must be able to traverse rough terrain on roadside environments.

Selected applicant must possess working knowledge of Linux.

Selected applicant must possess working knowledge of Networking.

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-guide for detail.

Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive experience in the repair and maintenance of complex electronic systems including some responsibility for the design of electronic apparatus; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission

Supplemental and Contact Information

Leslie Johnson (919) 814-5031 lesliejohnson@ncdot.gov

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept "See Attached" or "See Resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical and electronics engineering, operating characteristics of standard electrical and communications equipment, electronic components, test equipment, and practices used in the field of electrical engineering?

Explain how you have knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical and electronics engineering, operating characteristics of standard electrical and communications equipment, electronic components, test equipment, and practices used in the field of electrical engineering.

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of electronics theory, electrical systems, communication systems, and how they work together to form an integrated system?

Explain how you have knowledge of electronics theory, electrical systems, communication systems, and how they work together to form an integrated system.

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated with reading and analyzing schematic diagrams and maintenance manuals to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment down to component level?

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to read and analyze schematic diagrams and maintenance manuals to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic equipment down to component level.

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated with removing and replacing soldered through-hole, surface mounted, and ball grid array electronic components?

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to remove and replace soldered through-hole, surface mounted, and ball grid array electronic components.

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of Microsoft Word?

Explain how you have knowledge of Microsoft Word.

Required Question

Salary : $48,222 - $84,388