Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a NYS two-year Electrician Traineeship or NYS two-year electrician training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent electrical two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled journey-level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
*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 direction of the Supervising Electrician, the incumbent will perform multiple tasks including diagnosing and repairing electrical system malfunctions, testing electrical equipment for safety and efficiency, installing fixtures, single and 3 phase motors, and electrical equipment, inspecting circuits and wiring, rewiring systems, plans layout and wires new installations, measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, etc. The incumbent will also plan new or modify installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes. As assigned, will supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment. The incumbent will operate the region’s bucket truck and Timberjack Digger Derrick and will be required to work on Allegany Region’s high voltage distribution systems.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid NYS Commercial driver’s license Class B or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.*
• The candidate should have knowledge and experience with the commercial installations and wiring of single and three phase motors\pumps including but not limited to the delivery of potable water and disposal of waste water and their controls and control panels.
• The candidate should have knowledge and experience with floats, relays, flow meters, chlorine analyzers, transducers, programmable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, signal lines and other and components related to the repair or design of potable water \ waste water control systems.
• The candidate should have knowledge and experience working with high voltage distribution systems, building and repairing distribution lines and powerline maintenance.
• Must become certified in Municipal Electric Utilities Association of New York State (MEUA)’s Lineman Apprenticeship Program.
• Candidate must be able to operate or learn how to operate a bucket truck and Timberjack Digger Derrick within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Candidate must have working knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to materials used and pertaining to fall protection.
• The incumbent will be required to work a variable schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with operation\installation of electric generators and on\off grid solar systems would be preferred but not required.
*Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Danielle.Reed@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Danielle Reed, Secretary 2, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3, Salamanca, New York 14779-9756, or by email, Danielle.Reed@parks.ny.gov. If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Danielle Reed at (716) 354-9101.