Trades Specialist (Electrician), Trades Specialist Trainee 1 (Electrician), Box

PIMS-1139/27600

State of New York - Education Department, State Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $52,694 - $64,321 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave On-the-job training Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Math Full Job Description Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for a Trades Specialist (Electrician), SG-12 position in the Office of Facilities and Business Services. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Install and maintain electrical systems including but not limited to Card Access, lighting, inventory as needed; Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to accomplish the work according to plan; Lays out the work for staff and performs such skilled tasks as laying out the cutting of roof trusses and stairs, hanging doors, and installing hardware; Observes and inspects work in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly; and Coordinate with facilities management to secure, issue, and maintain keys, especially for secured areas. Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications. Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter and ohmmeter. Repairs, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment including but not limited to fixtures, motors, load centers, relays, controls, circuitry and related equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Minimum Qualifications

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program

• such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program. Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee 1: Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades - 6 - tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math. Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee 2: Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of electrician trade specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a "C" or better average in their coursework. Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program include a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Reassignment:

Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or 55b/c service as a Trades Specialist (Electrician). It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a permanent non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of a valid New York State driver's license will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Trade Generalist is dependent upon maintaining a valid New York State driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid New York State driver's license will result in removal from employment. This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this position are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate's salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary.

Current starting salaries:

$42,641 (Trainee 1- NS equated to SG-9) $47,695 (Trainee 2- NS equated to SG-11) $52,694 (Full Performance level SG-12) This position leads to a maximum salary of $64,321 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts Interested in a job with New York State, but don't know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

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//www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligibility for various life insurance options. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.