Electrician - Public Works Bureau of Utilities Water Reclamation

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023 Howard County Government received a recordbreaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing countylevel government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning electrical circuitry solid state control systems and/or motor equipment and takes corrective action.
• Installs repairs and tests electrical systems electrical shop equipment emergency or standby generation systems and internal electrical power distribution facilities such as switchboards controllers circuit breakers motors heating units control panels and conduit systems.
• Plans new or modified installations and lays out work from engineering drawings sketches wiring diagrams or other specifications; prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment.
• Diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or equipment.
• Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring for electrical equipment.
• Uses specialized measuring and testing instruments such as voltmeters ammeters watt meters ohmmeter and meggers for such purposes as testing continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components.
• Directs the work of others.
• Tests all motor control systems switch gears and substation equipment.
• Inspects contracted installations and repairs to ensure operability and conformance with specifications and contract.
• Maintains records and reports on materials and equipment used.
• Repairs breakdowns of electrical motors motor control centers or switch gear.
• Plans new wiring systems control circuits or alarm hookups in conjunction with existing equipment. May fabricate necessary electrical devices and test and debug new installations.
• Maintains lighting systems; replaces bulbs ballasts and replaces parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Performs overtime work and on call work.
• This position is designated as an emergency/essential position and may be required to respond in a variety of emergency situations.

High School Diploma or GED; completion of a State of Maryland recognized apprenticeship and two years work experience at the journeyman level; or seven years of electrical trades experience including two years at the journeyman level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; and completion of a state of Maryland recognized apprenticeship with three years of industrial experience to include a back ground in programmable controllers.

• Thorough knowledge of standard electrical trade practices methods tools instruments and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical code requirements and standard electrical tests repairs and new installations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings sketches wiring diagrams and other specifications.
• Ability to analyze electrical problems and recognize safety warnings.
• Ability to install and repair all types of highvoltage electrical equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to the elements of inclement weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be exposed to the hazardous conditions of a construction site. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The employee is responsible for using safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work related accidents. The employee is also responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to their particular job. The employee is further responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to the public coworkers or other county employees.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

• Possession of Class C Maryland Drivers License.
• Possession of a valid Master Electrician Limited or General License issued by the State of Maryland and maintenance of said licensing during tenure of employment if required by work assignment.
• A Wastewater Collection Class II and a Water Distribution System Operators License may be required.
• Applicants with appropriate experience and equivalent licensing from another jurisdiction will be considered for employment but will be required to obtain Howard County licensing prior to appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.