Medium Voltage Electrician

Reference #: 4519147
THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2024-85309) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 31, 2024 TO JUNE 09, 2024.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Medium Voltage Electrician to join the team at the Centre Regional Office in Centre County.  This is an exciting opportunity to join forces with an environmental agency which strives to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealths aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities.  You will leave work each day knowing that you have played a part in helping to provide outdoor recreation for the many individuals and families that enjoy Pennsylvania waterways and natural resources.  If you are a reliable, hard-working professional with a strong attention to detail, this may be the career for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Medium Voltage Electrician, you will be responsible for completing a variety of electrical work in support of all bureaus within the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  This includes buildings, dams, access areas, state fish hatcheries, marinas, roads, and bridges.  Specific duties include locating and correcting power failures and short circuits, and installing and repairing electrical motors, motor controllers, relays, light switches and controls, power circuits, and stand-by electrical generators.  The ability to lead and effectively communicate is crucial, as you will be training journeymen and other employees on specific skills and tasks as required.  The Medium Voltage Electrician works with the Bureau of Engineering and provides vital services to maintain PFBC facilities in a multi-county region.
We are looking for someone who is able to conduct duties using oral and written instructions, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and codebooks, in addition to possessing a broad knowledge of applied electrical practices, techniques, and theory of operation of electrical and electronic equipment and controls.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position requires frequent overnight travel.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License.

Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state nd local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.