Regional Maintenance Network Technician - State of North Carolina : Job Details

The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services. We have a mission that matters!

The NCDAC / Support Services / Regional Maintenance is recruiting for an energized and collaborative oriented Network Technician to be a part of the South-Central Region Maintenance Team. This position reports to the South-Central Region Maintenance Yard located in Asheboro, NC and will be tasked with supporting the electronics preventative maintenance team with like-in-kind Force Account system replacements. If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today!

A successful candidate for this position, shall have working level experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of data processing equipment and software; be able to work independently to complete work assignments received by a supervisor; read and interpret blueprints; and perform other assigned duties.

This position has a duty station of Asheboro, NC and requires the successful candidate to commute daily to South-Central Region Maintenance Yard or other agreed upon location to retrieve the State assigned work vehicle. This State-Owned work vehicle for standard business use and overnight stays when required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday - Friday and may require some overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is DT03. 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.

* Demonstrated experience with data processing equipment, protocols, and software.

* Demonstrated experience in the methods and procedures for the installation and maintenance of data communications equipment.

* Demonstrated experience with standard test equipment to diagnose network software tools.

Management Preferences:

* Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of IT experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive HealthServices, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation &Reentry.

The Division of Engineering, Construction and Maintenance provides a wide range of services to offenders in every state-run facility. Services include basic education, high school equivalency preparation, life skills, career, vocational, and postsecondary degree programs. Education Services focuses on programs of study that provide a certification or degree of some sort, preferably with state or national certification.

Education Services has established partnerships with more than two-thirds of the state's community colleges, as well as with many post-secondary institutions including the University of North Carolina system as well as some private colleges. Funding for education in prisons is provided through varied sources, including non-profit foundation grants, donations from individuals, Federal Second Chance Pell grants, and the General Assembly.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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.

DAC 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 position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

* The NC Dept. of Adult Correction 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 for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).

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