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Position Information

Job Title Senior Electrician Department Facilities Posting Number 02426P Location Alexandria, VA: 22311 Full or Part Time Full Time Position End Date (if temporary) Required Travel Relocation Covered Salary Range $53,000 - $60,000 Position Summary Information

Basic Function

The Senior Electrician is responsible for maintaining a quality, comfortable, and safe environment for students, faculty and staff by maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical equipment and systems at the Alexandria Campus. This position will also manage campus contracts and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and College regulations and procedures through the oversight, inspection and evaluation of contractors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment in applying prescribed policies, procedures and technical knowledge in assigned areas.
• Serve as technical adviser on electrical matters and evaluate contracted electrical work.
• Maintain electrical equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new electrical installations in compliance with National Electrical Codes.
• Perform main electrical installation work and preventive maintenance to include fire alarm system, sprinkler systems and emergency call boxes on the campus.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repair and trouble shoot electrical problems.
• Order and track inventory of electrical parts.
• Complete work orders and maintain electronic records
• Serve as technical adviser on electrical matters.
• May assist Building & Grounds staff.
• Will assist with snow and ice removal or other essential personnel tasks as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Education or training related to contract preparation, codes, and procedures
• Valid Driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Experience working with blueprints, diagrams or sketches.
• Experience with electrical systems and equipment.
• Experience with residential and commercial wiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS Electrical Technology and prior experience in Educational facility is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work from heights and ladders.
• Ability to operate bucket truck and lifts.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, diagrams or sketches.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate contractors performance and interpret and apply guidelines to specific actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold weather for long periods of time.
• Ability to serve as essential personnel to participate in snow removal & other duties and able to work any required shifts.

Operation of a State Vehicle Frequently Posting Detail Information

Open Date 03/09/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.

Additional Information Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience with electrical systems and equipment and residential/commercial wiring.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe your knowledge of and experience working with blueprints, diagrams or sketches.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a journeyman trade license or equivalent?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document