Gauge Maintenance Technician

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Engineering Technician II (S)

Position Number

65038801

Grade

NC09

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

About the Gauge Maintenance Technician Position:
The Gauge Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, operation, inspection, and repair of stream gauge stations and associated telemetry equipment across an assigned network of field sites. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous collection of accurate hydrologic data used for the Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network (FIMAN).

Duties and responsibilities include:
• Conduct routine site visits to inspect, calibrate, and service stream gauge instrumentation
• Install, replace, and repair data loggers, solar panels, batteries, antennas, and cellular/satellite/VHF communication equipment
• Identify and troubleshoot data transmission failures, sensor malfunctions, and stale or erroneous data readings
• Document site visits, equipment changes, and maintenance actions in the station records database
• Coordinate with landowners, local governments, and partner agencies regarding site access and maintenance activities
• Communicate equipment status and emerging data quality issues to supervisors and data management staff
• Support emergency response operations during flood events, including high water mark collection
• Assist survey crew as necessary and collect benchmarks


About Hazard Mitigation:
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.

About NCEM:
The primary purpose of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range:

$39,671.00 - $69,426.00

Salary Range:

$41,206.00 - $72,113.00

*This posting will close at 11:59pm on June 30, 2026*

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance for a limited duration of time. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and