Electrician II (Public Works/Utilities)

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H23, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Pumping Division.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.You must attach your license(s) to your application.Failure to submit proof of License(s) will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of license(s) must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Under general supervision, performs journeyman level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work.

• Diagnoses electrical problems and determines appropriate methods of repair.
• Estimates cost of labor and materials.
• Determines the lay out of projects.
• Completes projects according to blueprints, plans, or schematics.
• Installs, tests, and replaces components of electrical circuitry and internal power distribution systems including conduit, wiring, connections, receptacles, breakers, panels, and switches.
• Tests, repairs, and replaces or installs electrical generators, transformers, and uninterrupted power systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs motors, controls, and other electrical components of equipment and appliances including heating, ventilation, pumping, and solid state control systems.
• Installs, tests, and repairs door bells, buzzers, thermostats, lighting fixtures, and communications systems.
• Leads and instructs lesser skilled workers.
• Prepares and keeps records of time and materials used.
• Uses tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Follows and ensures compliance with safety procedures and electrical codes.
• Drives an automobile, light truck to transport workers, tools, or materials between job sites.

Examples of Other Duties

• May inspect and approve the electrical work of outside contractors performed on County facilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Possession of a Baltimore County Master General or Master Limited Electrician License or possession of a valid State-wide Master Electrician License or a Maryland Journeyperson Electrician License. (Registration as a Master Electrician in another jurisdiction within the State of Maryland, plus sufficient experience to qualify for Baltimore County reciprocity, may be substituted for the required Baltimore County or State-wide License.)

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Registration as a Journeyman Electrician in Baltimore County is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s) to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of license(s) will result in your application not being considered.

Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Electrician IIOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204You must attach your license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employees in this classification may be subject to standby duty for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of tools and equipment. Duties require exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as high voltage electricity and adverse weather. Some duties may require travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.