00379 - Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician

Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: 00379 - Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician State Role Title: Electronics Technician I Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience Pay Band: 3 Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Department of Engineering Technology at Norfolk State University invites applications for a Department of Engineering Technology Lab Technician beginning January 2025. The department offers an Associate of Science degree in Architectural Drafting, and Bachelor of Science degrees in Construction Management Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology and Electronics Engineering Technology. Responsibility include thirteen (13) faculty offices; four (4) labs; and over 180 students. LAB TECHNICIAN DUTIES : The successful candidate will: Assist department in lab class preparations Assist department in setting up audio visual equipment Assist and guide students with lab projects Assist department with site visits and accreditation preparation Provide faculty and students with IT support as needed Troubleshoot and repair equipment, computers, and computer networks Be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and safety of all departmental labs, and for recommending replacement of office and lab equipment Be responsible for disposition and inventory of all departmental equipment, coordinate and compile reports to communicate with the university Fixed Assets Department Be responsible for updating and installing software for department computer labs Be an avid lifelong learner and aggressively keep abreast of new technologies Be able to maintain working relationships with faculty, students and other employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds Be able to lift up to 50lbs Perform other duties as assigned EEO Statement Norfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of electronics, building construction, computer networks, and audiovisual equipment. Experience in technical lab management and student support. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite skills, electronics, architectural and construction related software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to provide excellent customer service to student, staff and the general public. Associate of Science degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering Technology or closely related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Additional Considerations Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering Technology or close related disciplines Certification in Computer Networks Certification in Electronics Technology Computer Aided Drafting Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Contact Information Name: Norfolk State University Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: Emailed material not accepted In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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