Electrician - New York City, NY : Job Details

* IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent Electrician or have filed for Exams 2074, 2528, 3029 or 3516 will be considered.*

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under the direction of the supervisor, the selected candidate will work as an Electrician on the installation, repair and maintenance of high- or low-tension electrical systems for light, heat, power and communications in all Bureau Wastewater facilities, in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code and/or Department pertinent plans, specifications and job orders. Duties will include conducting field tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs; installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining electrical wiring, equipment and controllers; installing conduits, raceways and electrical conductors; preparing work schedules, work orders and inventory of parts and materials using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); responding to emergency work; and keeping accurate records and preparing reports. The selected candidate will also supervise, train and evaluate Electrician's Helpers in maintenance, repairs and installation of electrical equipment/systems. In the temporary absence of the Supervisor, he/she may perform the duties of that position. All Electricians are responsible for adhering to and complying with all Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies, procedures and regulations.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required for assignment to this position. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Candidates selected to fill an Electrician's position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass the next Electrician's civil service examination and be given a list number by the NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for probable permanent employment in this title. Anyone who does not take and pass this examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated as a provisional Electrician.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or

2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit.

3. License Requirements

For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

Preferred Skills

At least six (6) months of full-time satisfactory experience working on High Voltage, as set forth in the most current adoption of the New York City Electrical Code or as set forth in Code Rule 57 Extracts of the New York State Labor Law or At least six (6) months of full-time satisfactory experience in the diagnosis and repair of the electrical components of heating plants and hot water systems in large tenanted buildings, including burner and boiler repair in a private, not for profit, or government agency.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.