Electrical Technician I/II (MCP)

Overview

Position Description This posting will fill Full-time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Electrical Technician I or II positions in the Electrical Technician Proficiency advancement series in the Department of Public Works, in Utility Operations. The proficiency advancement series consists of Electrical Technician I, Electrical Technician II, Electrical Technician III and Senior Electrical Technician. Employees advance non-competitively through the Electrical Technician series by obtaining additional skills and certifications and receiving skill-based pay increases. A pre-hire test is conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine the candidate's technical skill level and qualifications for the position to be filled. Note:

The information below reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and supplemental qualifications for Electrical Technician I and Electrical Technician II positions in this series. Responsibilities

Electrical Technician I This is entry-level electrical technician work in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Work involves basic level preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems installed in the collection and treatment of municipal wastewater and the production, storage and distribution of potable water. Responsibilities include independent performance of basic preventive maintenance tasks, inspection of operating conditions, installation of basic electrical components and circuits, and assisting others with intermediate and advanced corrective maintenance tasks. Work is primarily electrical but may include minor mechanical duties. Work is performed under specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor and is inspected for quality, effectiveness and safety during and after tasks. Electrical Technician II This is intermediate-level electrical technician work in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Work involves intermediate level preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and systems in wastewater and water operations. Responsibilities include independent performance of intermediate level preventive maintenance tasks, inspection of operating conditions, installation of electrical components and circuits, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance, and assisting others with advanced corrective maintenance tasks. Work is performed under specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor and is inspected for quality, effectiveness and safety during and after tasks. Minimum Qualifications

Electrical Technician I : Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems; qualified to enter or successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Electrical Technician II : Graduation from high school; Maintenance Career Path certification as an Electrical Technician I; two (2) or more years of experience in the installation and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment and systems; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Notes: The Electrical Technician II position requires possession of Maintenance Career Path certification as an Electrical Technician I. This certification can be substituted with completion of a 2-year electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council that includes 288 documented hours of electrical training and 4000 hours of work processes. Longevity pay is available based on years of service. This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: Industrial experience in programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's). Industrial experience in the installation and maintenance of complex electrical motor control circuits. Insurance and benefit offerings may include: Medical/Health Insurance Plans Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Paid time off, holidays, and leave programs (varies by tenure) Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits and payroll-deducted programs

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. You are required to respond to each question with complete and accurate information. Do not respond with "SEE RESUME". Incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Please check the box to indicate that you have read and understood this requirement. Yes No

Do you possess a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license from the State or an equivalent license from another State? Yes No

Have you graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D.? Yes No

The position of Electrical Technician I requires one (1) or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems. Do you possess this experience? Yes No

Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment. The Electrical Technician I position requires that you are qualified to enter, or have successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council. Are you qualified to enter, or have you completed an electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council? Yes No

Please describe how you are qualified or have completed such an apprenticeship program. The Electrical Technician II position requires possession of two (2) or more years of experience in the installation and maintenance of industrial electrical equipment and systems. Do you possess this experience? Yes No

Please describe how you possess two (2) or more years of experience. The Electrical Technician II position requires MCP certification as an Electrical Technician I, which can only be obtained as a county employee. This certification may be substituted with completion of a 2-year electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council that includes 288 hours of electrical training and 4000 hours of work processes. Do you possess this equivalency? Yes No

Please describe how you possess this substitution. Preference will be given to candidates with industrial experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs. Please indicate which areas you have experience with: Programming PLC's Troubleshooting PLC's Programming VFD's Troubleshooting VFD's None of the above

Please describe how you possess this experience and provide details of employers, positions, duties, and dates. Preference will be given to candidates with industrial experience in the installation and maintenance of complex electrical motor control circuits. Please check the areas for which you possess experience: Install complex motor circuits Maintain complex motor circuits None of the above

Please describe your experience in the installation and maintenance of complex motor control circuits, including employers, positions, duties, and dates. Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you were not referred by an employee, indicate N/A. Required Question

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