Electrical and Construction Maintenance Lead - Electrician Lead - Permanent - *00478-25

Working Title- Electrical and Construction Maintenance Lead

Classification- Electrician Lead

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program – Lacey Construction Shop

Duty Station- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

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Be a central figure in providing direct support to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor by directing a team of construction professionals in the installation, diagnosis, and repair of industrial and residential electrical components and equipment.

In this dynamic role, you install, modify, maintain, and repair interior and exterior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzers, and bell circuits; install, modify, maintain, adjust, and repair electric motors and associated equipment, instruments, controllers, and generators.

With your experience, you will perform journey level work installing, maintaining, and repairing low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.

We are seeking a candidate to inspect electric systems and equipment to identify failures or loss of efficiency, including detecting and correcting faulty or worn parts.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will:

Electrical Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.

• Independently functions as a fully qualified electrician and leads other electrical professionals in the installation, maintenance, and repair work on low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.   
• Leads the installation, modification, maintenance, and repairs of interior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzer and bell circuits and hearing and power circuits.  
• Leads the installation, adjustment, maintenance, modification, and repairs of electric motors, equipment, and instruments such as pumps (up to 300 hp), fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.   
• Leads the inspection of electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn parts. Checking wires, poles and transformers and keep lines cleared of tree limbs and brush.
• Perform electrical testing including voltage, amperage, and meg-ohm for assessing electrical efficiency and motor degradation.

Project Leadership.

• Assists in the preparation, scheduling, and leadership of the work layout for the maintenance, alteration and repair of electrical components and their housing.
• Communicates the job(s) to and with the crew.
• Determines materials, equipment and manpower needed to meet production standards and deadlines.
• Identifies needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicates these to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor.
• Leads the execution of the work, including quality, production, and safety, by ensuring that crews work to job specifications and follows all agency standards.
• Continuously inspects completed work making sure it is up to code and specifications and initiates timely problem resolutions.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites, at hatchery and wildlife areas, and on occasion in a fabrication shop.  Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.  Some tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.

Schedule: Typically, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.  Work overtime as needed/requested.  This will include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.

Travel requirements: Travel to work sites and hatcheries required 60-80% of the time, depending on season.

Customer Interactions: interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Two (2) years as a Construction and Maintenance Project Specialist, or three (3) years as a General Repairer, or four (4) years of journey-level experience in two (2) or more of the construction or building trades.

And

Two (2) years of electrical trade experience, while holding a valid EL01 license, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems, generators, and industrial motor and control circuits.

And

Two (2) years of experience with VFDs, PLCs, and Soft Starts.

And

Possession of Journey Level Electrical Certificate of Competency (EL01) issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

License: Valid driver’s license recognized in Washington State and acceptable driving record.

Knowledge of:

Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of electrical trade.

Electrical codes.

Safety precautions.

Connecting and troubleshooting motor controls of all types, including electro-magnetic starters, soft starts, and variable frequency drives.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to:

Work from blueprints, plans, sketches, schematics, and varying diagrams.

Estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair simple limited energy systems such as alarms, communications, and sensor loops.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• Experience and knowledge of water distribution and pumping systems/principals, to include motor controls.
• Have a solid understanding and application experience with Allen-Bradley or similar programmable logic controllers (PLC) to include the following: Knowledge of IEC-63111-3 programming languages specifically ladder logic, downloading and uploading programs, online edits, and troubleshooting logic.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. 

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2024-00478.

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