New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Bear Mountain, New York, United States
Apr 27, 2024
Full Time
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 classroom 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. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience. Duties Description The incumbent in this position will: • Perform skilled journey-level work in the electrical trades, including the installation and maintenance of electric motors, generators, automatic controls, and all aspects of electrical distribution. • Operate a bucket truck following all applicable safety measures. • Maintain underground and overhead wires, install circuit breakers, install new electric wiring, pull and rehab pumps, wire sewer lift stations, and act as a troubleshooter on all aspects of the electric system. • Supervise subordinates in routine electrical work and inspect completed work for compliance with accepted standards and electrical codes as needed. • Use electrical meters and other tools of the trade. • Patrol power lines on foot through parkland, including difficult terrain, to identify faults for power line outages. OPERATIONAL NEEDS: • Must be able to operate a bucket truck and work at heights off both ladders and bucket trucks. • Must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B** that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. • Must have a working knowledge of: o Electrical theory as applied to the electrical trades, practices and techniques o The mathematics of the electrical trade Applicable standards and electrical code regulations o The principles and basic knowledge of electronic theory and practice o Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, architectural blueprints and generator and motor control diagrams, and using the tools, equipment and materials of the electrical trade. • Must be available after hours, weekends, and holidays for storms and other emergencies in the parks. ** 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. Additional Comments BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off • PEF & CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays • M/C: 39 days - 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays • Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits: • Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits: • New York State Employees’ Re??rement System (ERS) Membership • NYS Deferred Compensa??on • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Paid Parental / Family Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Closing Date/Time: 05/10/24