THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking an experienced and motivated Medium Voltage Electrician to join our team in the Centre Regional Office. This is an exciting opportunity to join forces with an environmental agency which strives to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's 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 as well as 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 needed. You will have the opportunity to work with the Bureau of Engineering to provide vital services in order to maintain PFBC facilities in a multi-county region.
If you possess a broad knowledge of applied electrical practices as well as techniques and theory of operation of electrical and electronic equipment and controls, we have the perfect job for you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday. This position may also require irregular work hours and emergency call-ins.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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 Driver's 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).
- 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 and 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 ....
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.
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Work/Life Balance
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- Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess five years of full-time journey-level experience in the electrical trade?
- Yes
- No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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