Electrician

CAREER DESCRIPTION

ELECTRICIAN

SALARY INFORMATION

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Electrician vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM (PT)

OC PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works' guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas : Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

OC Facilities Maintenance ensures the efficient and innovative operation of County facilities through maintenance management services, after-hours emergency support, building automation, and utility management.

For more information on OC Public Works, click here.

For more information on the County of Orange, click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OCPW has an exciting opportunity for experienced Electricians. The Agency is seeking an experienced journey-level Electricianwho will be troubleshooting, repairing, installing, upgrading, fixing, and maintaining electrical instruments at the facilities, systems, control devices, electrical equipment, and operating with voltage levels of up to and including 4,160 volts. The Electrician works under general supervision and performs other journey-level electrical work as assigned. As the County of Orange's electrical infrastructure is a mixture of old and new, the Electrician must be comfortable working on a variety of electrical systems in various states of repair, from brand new modern buildings to decades-old buildings.

This position works a 9 / 80 work schedule, which means an early start to the work day and every other Friday as a regular day off.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate four (4) 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 a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive work orders and record documentation of completed tasks.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must possess, obtain, and maintain the following licenses :

• A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher
• A valid State of California Electrical License / Certificate or C-10 Electrical Contractor License

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Clickhere to view the complete classification description for Electrician,including the physical & mental requirements, and environmental & working conditions

In addition to the desirable qualifications, the ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in the following core competencies :

Technical Knowledge

Industry | Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications and supplemental responses for the minimum qualifications. After the initial screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step of the selection process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Proctored Online Exam| Multiple-choice Test (Refer / Non-refer) : Applicants whose work experience appear to best meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in a proctored online exam covering job-related items. Only applicants who receive the highest score on the assessment will be moved on to the next assessment step. This exam must be attended in-person.

Performance Exam| Performance Test (Weighted 100%) : Applicants will be evaluated based on practical job exercises designed to assess each applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, Human Resource Services 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.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL 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. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam / junk folders, and / or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS :

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions?For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contactRose Nguyenat714-667-9699 or by email atRose.Nguyen@ocpw.ocgov.com.

EEO INFORMATION

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