Electrician I

**Important** Please complete this application in its entirety. The application is the primary document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Explanation of your previous job description MUST be filled out on your application, the more detailed the better.

This is a safety sensitive position; you must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and pass a mandatory drug test.

*This posting is for Electrician I and Electrician II positions.  Candidates will be evaluated based on past work history/job experience and interview performance*

*Offers made post-interview are not guaranteed to be made at the Electrician II level *

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Will assist in performing troubleshooting, repairs, alterations, and installations to the electrical streetlighting facilities/infrastructure throughout the City of Virginia Beach (CVB) in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations

• Routinely read/review electrical schematics, control panel schedules and electrical drawings

• Be knowledgeful of and able to read and understand NEC and OSHA standards to ensure a safe working environment and quality workmanship with regards to electrical construction and maintenance

• Inspect active roadway and/or other CVB projects that involve new lighting installations or upgrades to existing facilities

• Complete work orders, document technical data, and daily project/work logs

• Will utilize computers to interface with radios and automated lighting control systems for themed lighting locations

• Collecting light lumen readings during night operations when needed

• Interacting with private electrical contractors working on CVB projects

• Work on electrical systems to include, but not limited to, lighting control centers, contactor switches, surge arrestors, thermostats, humidistats, photocells, meters, wiring, lighting fixtures, etc.

• Operation of various vehicles including long boom bucket trucks, utility vehicles, vehicles equipped with TMA devices, etc.

• Maintain personal protective equipment

• Work in all types of weather conditions and emergency situations. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operation status

• Required nights, weekends, and holidays on standby rotation schedule associated with the lighting maintenance program as well as the VA811 Miss Utility ticket response program

• Performs other job duties as determined by the supervisor based on workload and department needs

Decisions to hire at a I or II level will be based on qualifications and level of related experience.

Specific qualifications for each position level are as follows:

Electrician I - Minimum starting salary: $37,455.50/annually, $18.01/hourly

• High school or GED plus two· (2) years' experience in fields such as electrical construction/maintenance and methods that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements

• Able to use hand tools

• Knowledge of vehicle start-up procedures and their operations

• Familiar with and able to work in elevated locations out of a bucket truck

• Able to interpret, read and understand maps

• Assist and/or troubleshoot and repair electrical control centers, and LED lighting systems; and install wire, conduit systems, poles, fixtures, etc.

• Knowledge of automated switches, photocell devices, and programable lighting systems

• Completion of work orders and documentation utilizing an iPad/tablet and/or computer in a professional, timely fashion

• Communicate clearly and effectively with senior employees and supervisors about any issues that arise

• Other tasks/duties as assigned

Electrician II - Minimum starting salary: $45,527.40/annually, $21.89/hourly

(Decisions to hire at this level are not guaranteed and will be made based on level of demonstrated knowledge, qualifications, and level of related experience}

In addition to the Electrician I duties listed above, Electrician II’s will perform the following:

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in fields, such as residential/commercial electrical repair or construction maintenance, that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment for municipal utilities or facilities

• Knowledge of programing lighting schemes, radios, and lighting control centers

• Participate in work involving preventive maintenance, distribution panels and equipment, circuit systems, controls, and light fixtures. Able to Interpret, understand and use electrical blueprints and schematics

• Able to supervise and train Electrician I's

• Able to work independently in managing multiple projects and prioritizing them as needed with regards to tasks, manpower, budgets, etc.

Joining the City of Virginia Beach Workforce Comes With its Perks!

• Flexible Scheduling Options

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 3 Additional Personal Holidays

• 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

• Legal and Identity Theft Protection

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)

• Deferred Compensation Plans

• Hybrid 457 cash Match

• Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) - Income Replacement (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term care)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

• Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental care Leave after 1 year of employment

• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents

Salary : $37,456 - $45,527