Electronics Technician II

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Electronics Technician II (S)

Position Number

60035752

Grade

NC11

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This position may be assigned to one or multiple sections in ECB: (Non-Criteria Pollutant Instrumentation Support, Gaseous Criteria Monitoring Network, Ozone Network, Particulate Matter (PM), Instrumentation Support, and Infrastructure Support), to assist with maintaining and learning the ambient air monitoring equipment and the infrastructure technologies. Duties will include the configuration of equipment, shelters, computers, data loggers, cellular modems, and certifying calibration and measurement equipment. This will include the repair, certification, calibration and maintenance of air monitoring and laboratory equipment, perform quality assurance procedures, and manage equipment and shelters at air monitoring sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Certifies monitors to assure field readiness, prepares site infrastructure, and installs monitors and associated equipment such as air samplers, calibrators, data loggers, computers and zero air devices.

Provides maintenance and technical support for this electronic equipment and the corresponding monitoring sites.

Use of electronic diagnostic test equipment/instrumentation and devices used to calibrate, certify, diagnose, repair, and modify the monitoring equipment and systems.

Use of forms and equipment / site logs required to process and document the numerous support activities.

Provide support to all DAQ sites to include weatherproofing shelters, heating/cooling, communications, security of the site, safety of personnel, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45,431- $45,431

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Division of Air Quality:
The primary purpose of the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is to protect and enhance the quality of the air for the State of North Carolina. This is done by: careful planning of the control strategies used in limiting air pollution, by permitting air sources, inspecting the sources, and monitoring of the emissions and resultant ambient air.  The goal is to have clean, safe ambient air that can support the lives of people, animals and plants and allow for economic growth. Ambient air monitoring is a Federal and State mandated function of the Division of Air Quality.

Ambient air monitoring is the mechanism that allows the Division to know how clean or dirty the air is and how well air pollution control techniques are working.  The Ambient Monitoring Section (AMS) is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the State’s air pollution monitoring network, as well as, ensuring that accurate and reliable data are collected. This involves providing guidance, procedures and oversight to state, tribal and local government, consults, researchers, Association of Air Pollution Agencies (AAPCA), and industrial facilities. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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:

Cassey Beal

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov