Title:  Electrician - Limited Service

Overview

The Electrician is responsible for electrical installation and maintenance work for the Vermont Military Department. This position will be responsible for routine and complex work on all electrical systems and fire alarms in assigned buildings. The incumbent will supervise work performed, including work performed by contractors. The Electrician will work with the Division of Fire Safety Inspectors to ensure code compliant installations and will also be responsible for ordering and maintaining electrical supply stock. This position will require work at the armories and maintenance shops trough out Vermont. This is a full-time position with overtime required for emergency call-ins and standby.

 

This is a limited service position funded through 9/30/2024 with anticipated continued funding.

Who May Apply

This position, Electrician (#28621), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Richard McMahon at richard.mcmahon.1@us.af.mil or (802) 660-5276.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
 
Special Requirements: Incumbents of this job are issued a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC), which is issued only upon passing a federal background check (Tier 1) including a fingerprint-supported criminal record check. Candidates must obtain the CAC for successful completion of original probation. Possession of the CAC is a condition of employment. Additionally, Incumbents of this job may be required to view and access classified information, therefore a favorably adjudicated (Tier 3) Secret Clearance may be required.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in and around assigned buildings and systems. Work with charged systems may be required on occasion. Work in all weather conditions is required. Transport of materials such as spools of wire, electrical motors, and ladders requires lifting weights up to fifty pounds. An incumbent is required to work on ladders, in crawl spaces, and under equipment and furniture.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Electrician's license AND two (2) years or more of experience installing and maintaining electrical systems.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.