Electronics Technician

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health Job Classification Title Electronics Technician II (S) Position Number 60041225 Grade NC11

About:

Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description:

of Work The Electronics Technician II position supports the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health by maintaining, repairing, and calibrating complex laboratory instrumentation and electronic systems essential to analytical testing operations. This role involves designing, fabricating, and modifying specialized electronic devices and systems to meet unique laboratory needs, often without complete documentation.

The Electronics Technician II ensures timely and cost-effective repairs to minimize disruption to testing workflows and prevent specimen spoilage.

Responsibilities:

also include general maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with laboratory staff to ensure proper equipment use. Work is performed under administrative supervision and evaluated based on equipment reliability and project effectiveness. Key Duties Include: - Detect malfunctions in laboratory instrumentation and perform timely repairs to ensure continuity of testing operations.

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and test electronic equipment, ensuring compatibility with voltage

requirements:

and available services.

• Fabricate and modify electronic devices using original designs, layouts, and schematics to meet specialized laboratory needs.
• Maintain an electronic repair facility with adequate stock of spare parts and diagnostic tools to support laboratory operations.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and train laboratory staff on proper equipment use to prevent premature breakdowns.
• Assist with general maintenance of laboratory facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and equipment installation.
• Apply trade

skills:

such as carpentry, welding, and refrigeration in the fabrication and repair of laboratory systems and infrastructure.

• Evaluate electrical capacity for expansion and supervise installation of new systems to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
• Draft specifications and procure technical information for laboratory instrumentation, maintaining reference documentation and catalogs.
• Serve as technical liaison with equipment manufacturers and laboratory staff to support installation, operation, and field modifications.

Knowledge

Skills:

and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Recruitment Range: $43,738.00 - $62,536.00 Candidates now meet the minimum

qualifications:

of a position if they meet the minimum

education:

and

experience:

listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge,

Skills:

, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following

skills:

are preferred: Demonstrated using standard and specialized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair laboratory instrumentation. Proven track record of performing maintenance and repairs on complex electronic systems and laboratory equipment to ensure uninterrupted analytical operations.

• Documented expertise applying established methods, tools, and materials in the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and facility systems.

Experience:

collaborating with cross-functional teams to support daily facility operations and resolve technical issues impacting laboratory performance.

• Demonstrated success in reviewing, interpreting, and implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.

Physical

Requirements:

Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, repetitive motion, smelling consistent with ADA standards for these

requirements:

Ability to perform Hard Work: Exerting up to 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspections involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events

About:

the NC Division of Public Health (DPH): The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About:

the State Laboratory of Public Health: The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) provides an array of services including Laboratory Testing, Training/Consultation and Certification. The NCSLPH provides more than 125 clinical laboratory tests and more than 65 environmental laboratory tests to the public and private medical health care system in North Carolina and performs over 6 million tests annually on human, animal, food, water, and agricultural samples.

Additionally, NCSLPH provides training and consultation for local health departments, hospitals, commercial laboratories, private health care professionals, community based organizations and state and regional staff from the NC Division of Public Health (DPH) and other state and regional agencies. A staff of over 200 employees make up the organization units which include Administration, Bioterrorism and Emerging Pathogens (BTEP), Chemical Terrorism and Threat, Environmental Sciences, Laboratory Improvement, Molecular Diagnostics & Epidemiology, Sequencing and Bioinformatics Response (SABR), Newborn Screening, Microbiology, and Virology/Serology and is co-located with the Office of Chief Medical in a 220,000-sq.

ft. state of the art facility. The NCSLPH has several doctoral level managers and research scientists as well as medical laboratory specialists, medical technologists, chemists, laboratory technicians, and support staff. Campus Amenities and

Benefits:

at the State Laboratory of Public Health: We are in Raleigh, NC. According to Forbes, we are ranked as one of the top 20 best places to retire and the 2nd most educated city in the country. US News & World ranks Raleigh among the top 15 places to live in the U.S. 220,000 square feet state-of-the-art facility Plentiful Free Parking Easy access to highways (70, 40 and 440), NC Museum of Art, Umstead State Park, healthcare providers, and shopping centers Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke) Fitness area with exercise equipment, classes, and wellness activities Weekly Food Trucks Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families Monthly and quarterly career development classes, including opportunities for traveling Library of academic journals and materials on-site Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs State Health Plan and State of NC Employee

Benefits:

Compensation:

and

Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive

benefits:

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost

benefits:

on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State

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Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information

about:

DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant

qualifications:

, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:

Education:

, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work

Experience:

, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work

Experience:

" section of the application to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. CONTACT INFORMATION If there are any questions

about:

this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Minimum

Education:

and

Experience:

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 the

Education:

and

Experience:

Equivalency Guide for details. Associate's degree in electronics from an appropriately accredited institution and two 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. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment

Opportunity:

Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

• Recruiter: Yvette Jones Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive

benefits:

, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more

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of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next

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Experience:

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experience:

of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow

experience:

to be substituted for

education:

or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more

about:

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education:

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experience:

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