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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/21/20

Applications Due01/30/20

Vacancy ID78181

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Electrician)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $43484 to $53081 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address 2630 Whirlpool Street

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work 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.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor or their designee, the candidate will perform a multitude of tasks including diagnosing and repairing electrical system malfunctions, testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency, and installing fixtures, motors and electrical equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for planning layouts, inspecting wiring and circuits, rewiring systems and wiring new installations. The incumbent measures, cuts, bends, threads and assembles and installs electrical conduit and may repair and maintain elevators. As assigned, the incumbent will supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment. The incumbent will also be required to operate a bucket truck. When necessary, the incumbent may be required to work overtime or return post-shift in the event of electrical emergencies.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. but may vary on an as-needed basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Drivers’ License as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of high voltage underground main feeders up to 15 kV.
• Must have the ability to learn how to operate a bucket truck and must be trained and qualified within three months after appointment. Training to be provided by Parks.
• Must have working knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to materials used, and safety regulations pertaining to fall protection.
• Must have the physical ability to perform medium to heavy lifting.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Karen Gummoe

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Karen.Gummoe@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency 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 download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com. Please forward your application and resume by the deadline below to Karen Gummoe, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience, and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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