Electrician II (Public Works/Utilities)

Baltimore County, MD | Baltimore, MD

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Posted Date 5/10/2024

Description Salary: $24.97 - $28.87 Hourly

Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number: 08.212 05-24

Department: PUBLIC WORKS: UTILITIES

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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

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

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 can 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.

Examples of Duties

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 Master General or Master Limited 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 II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants 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.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

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.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

02

Instructions The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

I have read and understand the above instructions.

03

Do you possess a Baltimore County Master General or Master Limited Electrician License?

04

Do you have a Master Electrician license in another jurisdiction within the State of Maryland? Be sure to attach a copy of the license to your application.

05

Do you possess a valid State-wide Master Electrician License?

06

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
Driver's License Learners Permit.
I do not have a driver's license.

07

Do you have a current Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT card)?

08

Select the driver's license endorsements that you currently possess? Check all that apply.

Air Brake Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Passenger Endorsement
I do not have any driver's license endorsement listed above.

09

Do you have commercial electrical experience which includes preventative maintenance, motor controls, generators and trouble shooting?

10

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

11

This classification requires professional work experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of motors, controls, and other electrical components of equipment and appliances. Select the equipment and appliances with which you have professional work experience. Check all that apply.

Heating
Ventilation equipment (supply fans/exhaust fans)
Pumping and solid state control systems
Relay control logic
Trouble shooting of control systems
Communication systems
Thermostats
Lighting Fixtures
I do not have experience with any of the above equipment or systems.

12

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application.If you chose "I do not have experience with any of the above equipment or systems." in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

13

Briefly describe your experience working with motors and motor controls. Be sure that this information is listed in the work history section of the application. If you do not have this experience, respond by entering N/A to this question.

14

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

15

Persons appointed to this classification may work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies. Are you willing to accept this as a condition of employment?

16

Would you be willing and able to work in sewage, manholes and confined/tight spaces?

17

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.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

18

The work of this classification requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as confined space, adverse weather, and high voltage electricity.Some duties may require travel between work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

19

Licenses and certifications required to perform the duties of the position must be maintained throughout your employment with Baltimore County Government. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

20

Are you willing and able to lift heavy objects up to 100 pounds?

21

The position you are applying for requires proof of your electrical license in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the license your application will not be considered further.

I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

22

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. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

23

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and then follow the prompts.

Salary26.92 Hour

Trade

Electrician

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Electrician II (Public Works/Utilities)

Baltimore County, MD | Baltimore, MD

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