Electrician Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Electrician 
Salary $39,671.00 – $65,000.00 Annually Location Buncombe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05596 – 60011672 Department Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division Western Ag Programs Opening Date 04/30/2025 Closing Date 5/6/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Electrician II Position Number 60011672 Section Western Ag Programs/WNC Ag Center Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining all electrical systems at the Western North Carolina (WNC) Agricultural Center, as well as overseeing and inspecting electrical repairs and installations at other North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) facilities in western North Carolina as needed. Primary duties include maintaining the electrical infrastructure of the WNC Agricultural Center, which encompasses existing structures, RV sites, exterior lighting, over 40 electrical load centers throughout the fairgrounds, parking lot lighting, and ticket booths. Work must be performed at a journeyman level and includes overseeing, inspecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures, including for new construction and renovations. The position is also responsible for ensuring the facility remains compliant with evolving Department of Insurance (DOI) and NCDA&CS safety policies. When necessary, this position will perform and/or supervise electrical work at other NCDA&CS facilities across western North Carolina. In addition, this individual may assist other skilled trades staff with projects critical to the overall operation of the complex. Some weekend work is required on a rotating schedule with other employees. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of all National, State, County and Department electrical codes and regulations. Experience in planning and supervising construction, installation, maintenance and repair of primary and/or secondary electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. Knowledge of plumbing and carpentry skills.
Knowledge of the public address system operation and maintenance. Ability to understand specific needs of the users such as specific electrical and electronic needs, (both permanent and temporary) of trade show, horse show and specialty event promoters and vendors.
Ability to supervise permanent or temporary employees assigned to assist with a given project or duties.
Ability to plan and layout work and to develop designs from rough sketches and oral instructions. Ability to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, wiring and diagrams.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Knowledge of the horse, livestock, and trade show/meeting/event industry is helpful. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission. Supplemental and Contact Information Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran’s/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form

DD-214, NGB 23A

(RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. •

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When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. • Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncagr.gov/
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