Electrician

OCERS; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Electrician with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading electrical systems across various facilities. This position offers the chance to work on high-voltage systems, ensuring safety and compliance while contributing to the community's well-being. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial electrical work, possess a California State Electrical License, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This role promises a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a commercial electrician in non-residential settings.
• Must possess a valid California State Electrical License/Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical instruments and systems.
• Working with voltage levels up to 4,160 volts and ensuring compliance with safety codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Maintenance

Installation of Electrical Systems

Working with High Voltage

Communication Skills

Education

California State Electrical License/Certificate

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management System

Power Tools

Job description

ELECTRICIAN (SHERIFF)

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

1. Effective June 28, 2024 – 4.25% increase
2. Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis for a minimum of five (5) business days, until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

RECRUITMENT/POSITION INFORMATION

This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Electrician positions within Orange County Sheriff's Department.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The electrician position will be troubleshooting, repairing, installing, upgrading, fixing and maintaining electrical instruments at the facilities, systems, control devices, uninterruptable power supplies systems, electrical equipment, operating with voltage levels of up to and including 4,160 volts, and may be assigned to other duties, as needed.

THE DEPARTMENT

The OC Sheriff's Department is among the largest in the nation, offering a rewarding career with the opportunity to serve Orange County in diverse assignments including land, air, and sea-based patrol, specialty investigative units, community engagement assignments, and unique collateral duty options. The Sheriff's Department prides itself on embracing a policing model that employs intelligence-led policing strategies and a community-focused approach to providing law enforcement services.

THE DIVISION

The Research and Development Division (R&D) supports the department’s mission by developing and maximizing resources necessary to advance law enforcement objectives and department goals through cost effective, innovative opportunities and partnerships.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate three (3) or more years of experience as a commercial electrician in non-residential settings such as airports, recreation facilities, government agencies, businesses and retail establishments, offices, restaurants, commercial constructions sites, banks, schools and hospitals; as well as operating with voltage levels of up to and including 4,160 volts, and working with Computer Maintenance Management System to receive work orders and record documentation of completed tasks. The ideal candidate MUST possess a California State Electrical Licenses/Certificate and possess extensive experience in the following core competencies:

The incumbent will be required to work inside of a jail facility and at times around inmates; the ability to work within confined spaces and access remote locations, work within the Coroner's office; and work around potentially harmful chemicals or biological agents.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Performing maintenance and repairs on constant current regulators, their associated monitoring systems, on building electrical distribution systems, security systems, and fire protection systems, etc.
• Installing, testing, calibrating, and maintaining complex control systems, analyzers, electrical switchgear, distribution equipment, and safety interlocks
• Working with emergency lighting including battery single units, modular and inverters such as Holophane and Chloride
• Working with emergency generators including gas and diesel, parallel operations, bus transfer and switchgear such as Russ Electric, Onan and Asco
• Utilizing motor control 5 to 200 horsepower, various types of starters used on 480-volt three-phase, types of overload and variable speed controls
• Understanding State and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to all aspects of electrical wiring systems and equipment installation and maintenance
• Ability to install conduit and related fittings for new or extending circuits

INDUSTRY | SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

• Performing building and safety codes and understanding of safety regulations
• Maintaining compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code and the National Electric Code
• Complying with health and safety standards and building codes
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of the hand and electrical tools of the trade
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Working positively and effectively to resolve issues and develop collaboration within internal team settings as well as with County of Orange agencies, contractors, and internal/external stakeholders
• Representing the organization effectively and communicate articulately, while demonstrating organizational integrity
• Maintaining cooperative relationships and deal tactfully within and across organizational lines
• Delivering technical and conceptual information clearly and articulately, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher may be required by date of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid State of California Electrical License/Certificate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click on the following link to view the minimum qualifications for Electrician.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements

Incumbents must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; be confined to small spaces; climb ladders, and scaffolding; independent body mobility to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, bend, pull, or push; identify and distinguish colors; manual dexterity to keyboard; operate power tools or other machinery that may be potentially hazardous; pass an initial asbestos physical examination and subsequent periodic examination in order to be issued and utilize a respirator.

Environmental Conditions

Work outside in all types of weather conditions and have occasional controlled contact with potentially harmful chemical or biological agents. Work around high voltage systems.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Written Examination(Refer/Non-Refer) Candidates whose work experience appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in an examination covering job-related items. Only the candidates who receive the highest score on the assessment will be placed on an eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, Sheriff's Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

HOW TO APPLY

Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current, succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including areas which you have developed expertise.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Mary Felix at [phone] or email at [e-mail]

E MAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.