County of Sacramento
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/23/2026, 2/6/2026
Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the electrical work in and repairs to County facilities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the electrical trade
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
The theory of electricity
Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade
Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments
Laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
The hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment
Standard safety practices as prescribed by the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and the California Division of Industrial Safety
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Safety Requirements
Ability To
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Collect and compile a variety of data and information
Read and interpret electrical and diagrams of electrical circuits
Plan electrical wiring systems
Read blueprints and compile material lists
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Read and follow electrical three line or single line diagrams and locate equipment or devices, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Operate a variety of motor vehicles, power tools, test equipment and hand tools
Use computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Perform diagnostics to determine faults and logic problems
Operate a laptop to troubleshoot and determine machine control Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) faults and logic problems
Document machine control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control circuit modifications
Interpret manuals, factory schematics, and reference materials to implement innovative solutions to complex problems
Minimum Qualifications Five years of full time paid experience as a journey level electrician in the commercial and/or industrial environment, three years of which must include experience leading electrical staff and assembling estimates/budgets.
Note: A General Building Contractor license will not be accepted as a substitute for the minimum qualifications stated above.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Criminal History and Background Checks The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Compliance with California Code of Regulations Positions in this class are required to comply with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5144, Respiratory Protection (T-8 CCR, GISO, §5144), current County Policy regarding Respiratory Protective Equipment and any departmental policy and training regarding the proper use (clean shaven for proper tight fit of respirator), care and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Physical Requirements
Carry 15 pounds of equipment for over 100 feet.
Go up and down flights of stairs and climb a ladder.
Work in a bent, kneeling, or prone position for over 15 minutes at a time.
Work while standing or kneeling for extended periods of time and wearing personal protective equipment.
Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 30 inches in diameter and work in awkward positions in tight spaces.
Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors of electrical wiring.
Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences.
Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities in temperature, flow, and vibration.
Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Lift and carry equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
Work in loud or noisy areas.
Work in enclosed tight spaces.
Work alone for extended periods of time.
Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
Work around dust, dirt, fumes and/or odors, contaminated and non-contaminated water.
Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
Contact Information County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment Application Checklist
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions." Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the electrical work in and repairs to County facilities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the electrical trade
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
The theory of electricity
Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade
Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments
Laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
The hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment
Standard safety practices as prescribed by the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and the California Division of Industrial Safety
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Safety Requirements
Ability To
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Collect and compile a variety of data and information
Read and interpret electrical and diagrams of electrical circuits
Plan electrical wiring systems
Read blueprints and compile material lists
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Read and follow electrical three line or single line diagrams and locate equipment or devices, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Operate a variety of motor vehicles, power tools, test equipment and hand tools
Use computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Perform diagnostics to determine faults and logic problems
Operate a laptop to troubleshoot and determine machine control Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) faults and logic problems
Document machine control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control circuit modifications
Interpret manuals, factory schematics, and reference materials to implement innovative solutions to complex problems
Minimum Qualifications Five years of full time paid experience as a journey level electrician in the commercial and/or industrial environment, three years of which must include experience leading electrical staff and assembling estimates/budgets.
Note: A General Building Contractor license will not be accepted as a substitute for the minimum qualifications stated above.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Criminal History and Background Checks The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Compliance with California Code of Regulations Positions in this class are required to comply with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5144, Respiratory Protection (T-8 CCR, GISO, §5144), current County Policy regarding Respiratory Protective Equipment and any departmental policy and training regarding the proper use (clean shaven for proper tight fit of respirator), care and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
Physical Requirements
Carry 15 pounds of equipment for over 100 feet.
Go up and down flights of stairs and climb a ladder.
Work in a bent, kneeling, or prone position for over 15 minutes at a time.
Work while standing or kneeling for extended periods of time and wearing personal protective equipment.
Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 30 inches in diameter and work in awkward positions in tight spaces.
Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors of electrical wiring.
Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences.
Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities in temperature, flow, and vibration.
Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Lift and carry equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
Work in loud or noisy areas.
Work in enclosed tight spaces.
Work alone for extended periods of time.
Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
Work around dust, dirt, fumes and/or odors, contaminated and non-contaminated water.
Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
Contact Information County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment Application Checklist
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions." Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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