Gauge Maintenance Technician

Description Of Work

This is a TIME-LIMITED position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 5 years (60 months).

The primary purpose of the Gauge Maintenance Technician is to install, maintain, repair, and perform upgrades to water level gauges and similar devices. This position also provides data from these gauges to support the work of NC Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform routine gauge maintenance to remove debris and/or vegetation that is impacting sensor and equipment inspection. Repair damaged equipment caused by (but not limited to) falling limbs or trees, traffic accidents, and vandalism. Upgrade equipment firmware and/or software. Upgrade and/or replace hardware. Monitor hardware, software, and firmware to ensure equipment is up to date. Site visits to install new equipment, upgrade and/or repair equipment Identifying locations of equipment and visiting these sites to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment. Provide documentation to support BridgeWatch and Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network (FIMAN-T) Assist survey team for vertical position data collection and visit post-storm sites Coordinate with other agencies to offer training and/or guidance Create floodplain work maps Leverage capabilities of new GIS tools and other technological innovations to improve services Perform highwater data collection, Compose status reports and maintain detailed records for analysis

This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program. Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer’s sole discretion.

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Hazard Mitigation Section

The primary mission of the Hazard Mitigation section (HM) is to deliver and support mitigation activities across the state of North Carolina as guided and authorized under NC General Statute 166A, the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and other guiding pieces of legislation. The section completes its mission by developing mitigation action plans at the state and local level, managing and implementing grants provided by FEMA for protection of NC residents and their property; acquiring, managing, and disseminating geospatial data and flood water information; and managing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the state.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Experience in performing moderately complex technical work inspecting, testing, and/or repairing water level or similar equipment; Experience installing water level gauge and/or similar equipment; Experience in developing reports concerning project status and providing to higher level management; Experience in maintaining detailed records; Experience recommending corrective actions based on identified findings;Work outdoors in various weather conditions including adverse weather events.

Management Preferences

Valid NC Driver's License required to drive state vehicles to site visitsKnowledge of ALERT and ALERT2 protocols Knowledge GOES satellite technologiesWorking knowledge or rain, stream gages, data loggers, radio repeaters, cell modems, and gage installation.

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 details.

Associate degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

DPS 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice

& Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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 Tia Wilder at tia.wilder@ncdps.gov .