Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician I

Maryland Aviation Administration; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Aviation Administration is hiring an Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician for the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The role involves overseeing the maintenance and repair of high-voltage electrical systems, requiring a solid background in electrical skills and emergency readiness.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience in high-voltage service. This position is critical during airport emergencies, demanding availability during off-hours.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with high-voltage service switch gear and motor circuitry.
• Experience in a commercial or industrial setting preferred.
• Graduate from a standard high school or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance of electrical systems and manages subordinate workers.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on property inspections.
• Responds to airport emergencies and irregularities.

Skills

High-voltage electrical skills

Knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance

Emergency response readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

Position Specific Recruitment. This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) is the owner and operator of both BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports, serving over 27 million passengers annually.

Description

Open Recruitment. Position Specific Recruitment. This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) is the owner and operator of both BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports, serving over 27 million passengers annually. This position is for Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician in the Office of Facilities Maintenance at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall Airport).

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Responsibilities are described below.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the maintenance and repairs of electrical systems along with subordinate workers and contractors.
• Requires a journeyman level of high-voltage electrical skills with knowledge to repair, maintain, and/or replace electrical equipment and apparatus rated up to 33,000 volts, as required of those whom they will be overseeing.
• Maintaining written records and preparing and submitting reports related to property inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment inspections.

Employees in this position are designated “Emergency Essential” in the event of airport emergencies, weather emergencies, or irregularities and are subject to extended shifts and being on-call during scheduled off-hours, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Three years of experience working with high-voltage (600 volts and up) service switch gear and control wiring or large (30 horsepower or more) motors, compressors, and motor circuitry. One year of this experience must have been in a commercial or industrial setting.

Notes:

• Additional work experience performing high voltage electrical work as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• A certificate from a vocational-technical school or community college with a major in the electrical trade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.
• Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for civilian experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application.
• During the probationary period, employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated.
• Employees must have or obtain an Airfield Operators Permit in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.03.01.04, Control of Vehicular Traffic on the Air Operations Area, prior to permanent appointment.

Additional Information

• Candidates are subject to an extensive pre-employment security background check as required by the FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107.
• Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Candidates may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.
• Employees may be subject to emergency recall 24 hours a day and must maintain a reliable communication link for emergency callback requirements.
• Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and shall sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to this status. They are responsible for transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. They may be subject to periodic and/or post-accident drug/alcohol testing in compliance with state regulations.

To Apply

You may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for the MDOT employment application. Please include all relevant experience on your application, including full/part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, etc. The application must be received by 06/26/2023. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.

Notes

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. For education obtained outside the U.S., you must provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service (e.g., NAES or WES).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; MDOT MAA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 03/10/2023 • Re-issue Date: 06/12/2023 • Re-issue Date: 05/02/2024