Electrician 1

As an Electrician 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will get the chance to grow your talent while making a real difference. Every day brings meaningful work that keeps vital operations moving. You will take on hands-on tasks that build both confidence and experience. Apply today and be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication!

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This position plays a key role in keeping electrical systems safe, reliable, and ready for use throughout Fort Indiantown Gap Airbase. The work supports the mission by ensuring uninterrupted power and proper system performance. As a Electrician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• System Maintenance: Perform recurring upkeep on electric power distribution systems and equipment to ensure dependable operation
• Electrical Troubleshooting: Identify problems in power and signal systems using testing devices and diagnostic methods
• Equipment Installation: Install and modify electrical systems and appliances according to required standards and guidance
• Safety Coordination: Work with facility occupants to plan power interruptions and maintain safe work environments
• Project Planning: Review plans, visit job sites, and determine materials, labor, and timelines for assigned tasks
• Emergency Response: Address urgent electrical issues during off duty hours to protect lives and property

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position 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. This may change based on operational changes.
• Overtime as needed
• This position is considered essential and will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Electrician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap Air National Guard Airbase.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.