Title: Equipment Repair Technician or Trainee DSP02564

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech I

Hiring Range: Salary is Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience for Equipment Repair Technicians. Equipment Repair Technician Trainees will start at $38,612.

Pay Band: 3 or 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location:North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website:vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

•Candidates with prior equipment repair training and experience may be hired as an Equipment Repair Technician (Equipment Services Repair Technician 1 - pay - band 3), and the salary offered will be commensurate with experience.

•Candidates with limited experience are hired as a Equipment Repair Technician Trainee (Equipment Services Repair Technician I - pay - band 3, $38,612). After satisfactory completion of a 12-month full-time Equipment Repair Technician Trainee Training Program. This training period may be extended, and the total training period cannot exceed 18-months. Employees who successfully pass the Training Program will progress to an Equipment Repair Technician (Equipment Services Repair Technician 1 - pay - band 3) and will receive a 10% salary increase.

•Experienced candidates who are not placed in a trainee status are not eligible for the 10% salary increase.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of State Police is seeking an Equipment Repair Technician Trainee for an entry-level position working in the Installation Facility. The Equipment Repair Technician Trainee will be working in an exciting, fast paced, family diverse, team-oriented atmosphere where attention to detail is key. The Equipment Repair Technician Trainee will primarily learn how to install, remove, and repair police, communications, and other electronic equipment in Virginia State Police vehicles as well as vehicles for 21 other Agencies. This is where attention to detail counts! Expectations include strong skills with, or the ability to learn how to diagnose, repair and service motor vehicles; the ability to learn to safely use shop, woodworking and mechanics hand tools; the ability to learn to read and comprehend automotive and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and other related written documents; the ability to process and report information through logs, work orders and laptop computers; assist with shuffling vehicles, and keeping facility and Department vehicles clean and orderly. Adherence to all safety measures and shop equipment is paramount.

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police!

Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police Department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team. We provide an outstanding benefits package, including excellent health insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation, paid leave starting on day one, and other benefits available to Commonwealth of Virginia Employees. Contact Human Resources for additional details.

•Learns to diagnose, repair and service a variety of vehicles.
•Learns to calibrate speedometers and remove components from wrecked vehicles.
•Learns how to interpret and follow manufacturer's procedures and schematic diagrams to repair and install equipment.
•Learns to remove equipment from surplus vehicles.
•Learns to repair and refurbish police, communications, and other electronic equipment for installation in other vehicles.
•Learns to operate a rollback carrier and how to properly tow disabled and wrecked vehicles.
•Learns how to equip new vehicles by installing police, communications, and other electronic equipment.
•Learns to assist with shuffling vehicles, running errands, keeping facility clean and orderly.
•Works independently and as a member of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

•Familiarity with or ability to learn equipment installation procedures and techniques associated with police, communications, and other electronic equipment.
•Must have knowledge and skills with, or the ability to learn how to diagnose, repair and service motor vehicles.
•Must be able to learn to safely use shop, woodworking, and mechanics hand tools.
•Must have the ability to learn to operate a rollback type car carrier.
•Must be able to learn to read and comprehend automotive and equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and other related written documents.
•Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team, paying close attention to detail, and communicating effectively in English with Agency personnel.
•Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
•Valid driver's license required.
•Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Additional Considerations

•Some mechanical or automotive repair experience preferred.
•Some experience reading and comprehending automotive or mechanical installation/repair manuals preferred.

Special Instructions

SELECTED APPLICANT

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must
be received by 11:55 P.M. on May 20, 2024. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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