<p>The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready, should any act of terrorism occur.</p> <p>If you are looking for a rewarding career, we are seeking a skilled and detailed Networking Technician to join our team!</p> <p>Job duties include configuring hardware and software, programming switches, routers, radios, multiplexers, demultiplexers and GPS receivers, and the installation, repair, advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of network communication systems including but not limited to; installation of power surge protection, electrical wiring, backup generator and UPS equipment, evaluating safety concerns, FAA tower lighting systems, evaluating antenna performance and signal loss.  Demonstrated knowledge of microwave data circuits, microwave RF links, microwave path loss, UHF and VHF propagation characteristics, transmission lines, complex antenna systems, standalone VHF and UHF repeaters, multiplexers, demultiplexers, switches and routers that provide mission critical network connections, trunked and conventional two-way radio base stations.  Network communication systems include all computing and communication devices, multi-vendor equipment and communications software.  Duties also include assessing communication network system and software needs, evaluating equipment for compatibility with existing network resources, assisting with network design, and resolving network and communications operation problems.   Employee must have sufficient knowledge to consult with and resolve communication issues that arise with other agencies on the VIPER system.  Employee must analyze software and hardware options to assure functionality, reliability, compatibility and manufacturer credibility for the VIPER network.</p> <p>This position supports the VIPER network that carries data, and voice communications across the state for the operational needs of numerous local and county government public safety agencies and others to include but not limited to; the State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Emergency Management, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services of an increasing number of counties.  The VIPER network now has over 170,000 end users that depend on it for public safety radio communications.Based on end users, it is the largest trunked radio system in the world.</p> <p>North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. </p> <p>The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.</p> <p>[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]  </p> <p>Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.</p> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of configuring hardware. </li><li>Working knowledge of programming radios. </li><li>Working knowledge of microwave network communications systems. </li><li>Working knowledge of radio maintenance. </li><li>Working knowledge of microwave network troubleshooting. </li></ul> <p>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 details. </p> <p>High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and one year of IT experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. </p> <p>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> <p>For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <ul> <li>Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.    </li><li>Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. </li><li>International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.  </li></ul> <p>Military Experience </p> <ul> <li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. </li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:  </li><li>A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).  </li><li>A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. </li></ul> <p>The North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCSHP) must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.</p> <p>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.   If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Racquel Sanders at racquel.sanders@ncshp.gov.</p> <ul> <li>Applicants can search for jobs using hashtags. Insert hashtag for the appropriate division (Examples): </li><li>#SHP (State Highway Patrol)  </li></ul>