ELECTRICIAN II

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

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government 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 transcript(s) license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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

Examples of Essential Duties

• Responsible for electrical maintenance of the Baltimore County recycling facility - the facility is a critical infrastructure for Baltimore County
• 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, air conditioning, pumping, and solid-state control systems  
• Installs, tests, and repairs door bells, buzzers, fire alarm and security systems, thermostats, lighting fixtures, and communications systems
• Lead and instruct 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

Examples of Other Duties 

• Drives an automobile, light truck, or commercial-weight vehicle to transport workers, tools, or materials between job sites
• May inspect and approve the electrical work of outside contractors performed on County facilities  
• Must be energetic and willing to work in a high paced environment
• 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.)Training and Experience: 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.)
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and methods of the electrical trade 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and electrical codes
• Skill in the operation of tools and equipment used in the installation, testing, and repair of electrical circuitry and components  
• Skill in installing and repairing electrical circuitry and electrical components 
• Skill in reading and interpreting electrical codes, blueprints, plans, and schematics
• Ability to diagnose and correct electrical problems  
• Ability to follow instructions  
• Ability to estimate and keep records of time and materials used 
• Ability to lead and instruct others

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the performance of duties
• Skill in coordinating the work of others to complete assigned tasks  
• Skill in estimating and keeping records of time and materials used 
• Skill in diagnosing and correcting electrical problems

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 or Journeyperson Electrician is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
 
 Mail or deliver documents to:
 ATTN: Electrician II - Solid Waste
 Office of Human Resources
 Baltimore County Government
 308 Allegheny Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or certification(s)/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

Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employees are 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.