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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-94406 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 TO OCTOBER 6, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your electrical expertise? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Installation Maintenance is seeking a Medium Voltage Electrician. Join a proud Fort Indiantown Gap team supporting those who serve our country. Step up to the challenge and apply today!Watch thisvideoto see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A Medium Voltage Electrician maintains, repairs, and monitors the operation of electrical power distribution systems and equipment with a voltage below 23,000 volts. You will install and maintain transformers, switchgears, and emergency generators; repair and replace cables; use blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine and resolve electrical system problems; and maintain ventilating fans, fire alarms systems, traffic control lights, and runway lighting systems. In addition, you will operate a bucket truck to maintain parking lot lighting systems. It is important that all electrical work is performed under safety requirements of the National Electrical Code.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overtime as needed.
As an essential employee, you will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.Condition of Employment:
You must have possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Formal training (high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical program) in the electrical trade
Experience as an electrician
Licensure as a journey electrician or master electrician
Experience working with generators
Previous experience working from construction sketches, diagrams, and/or blueprints in the electrical tradeLegal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.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 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.