Trades Specialist (Electrician) - Bear Mountain

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Trades Specialist (Electrician) - Bear Mountain The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 12 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $54425 to $65548 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 7 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 3:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Rockland The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive The city where the vacancy is located. City Bear Mountain The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10911 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14, the incumbent performs journey-level tasks and projects involving the electrical trade for the Regional Maintenance Department located at Bear Mountain State Park. Work assignments will require the incumbent to travel in park vehicles to other facilities within the Palisades Interstate Parks Region. The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Perform skilled journey-level work in the electrical trade, 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 and new wiring, pull and rehab pumps, wire sewer lift stations, and troubleshoot all aspects of the electrical system. Supervise lower-level staff in routine electrical work and inspect completed work for compliance with accepted standards and electrical codes as needed. Utilize electrical meters and other tools of the trade. Patrol power lines on foot throughout parkland including in difficult terrain to identify faults for power line outages. Prepare sketches showing location of all wiring and equipment or follows and interpret diagrams and blueprints. Observe installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments or replacement. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a NYS two-year Electrician Traineeship or NYS two-year electrician training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent electrical two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR *Four (4) years of full-time experience** in the electrical trade under a skilled journey-level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. *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 coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework 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. **If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS: Must be able to operate a bucket truck and work at heights off both ladders and bucket trucks. Must possess or obtain a valid Class B *** Commercial Driver's License within the probationary period that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term of condition and employment. 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. BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays 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' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation 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: The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($61,548) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Sheila McCaffrey The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ... Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Bear Mountain The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10911 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at ... with the subject line Trades Specialist (Electrician), Item #6354. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.