Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description

The incumbent in this position will:
• Perform skilled journey-level work in the electrical trades, including the installation and maintenance of electric motors, generators, automatic controls, and all aspects of electrical distribution.
• Operate a bucket truck following all applicable safety measures.
• Maintain underground and overhead wires, install circuit breakers, install new electric wiring, pull and rehab pumps, wire sewer lift stations, and act as a troubleshooter on all aspects of the electric system.
• Supervise subordinates in routine electrical work and inspect completed work for compliance with accepted standards and electrical codes as needed.
• Use electrical meters and other tools of the trade.
• Patrol power lines on foot through parkland, including difficult terrain, to identify faults for power line outages.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be able to operate a bucket truck and work at heights off both ladders and bucket trucks.
• Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B** that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of:
o Electrical theory as applied to the electrical trades, practices and techniques
o The mathematics of the electrical trade
Applicable standards and electrical code regulations
o The principles and basic knowledge of electronic theory and practice
o Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, architectural blueprints and generator and motor control diagrams, and using the tools, equipment and materials of the electrical trade.
• Must be available after hours, weekends, and holidays for storms and other emergencies in the parks.

** Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Comments

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• PEF & CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• M/C: 39 days - 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Re??rement System (ERS) Membership • NYS Deferred Compensa??on • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Paid Parental / Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 05/10/24

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Bear Mountain, New York United States View Map