SALARY: $7,276/month

FILING DEADLINE: October 29, 2024

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic department!

The City of Fresno is currently looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our team. Under supervision, Industrial Electricians perform skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating, transmission and distribution equipment, utility protective relays and controls, rotating equipment and their associated controls including variable frequency drives, PLC based controls, devices, and systems, standby and emergency power sources and other electrical equipment found in industrial facilities. The comprehension of a high voltage electrical vehicle charging infrastructure and distribution is desired.

The current vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

 

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.

Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent;

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers and programmable logic controllers.

-OR-

Sixty (60) semester units for an accredited college or university in a related electrical field

AND

Two (2) years of experience as a journey-level Electrician in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.

Please attach a copy of the apprenticeship program completion, degree or transcripts. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected.

NOTE: Six (6) years of full-time electrician work experience in an industrial setting performing troubleshooting, repair, and installation of transmission and power distribution equipment, large motors and motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers is accepted as an equivalent to completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program and two (2) years of journey-level experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to obtain a California State Electrician's Certificate of Competency within one (1) year of appointment and maintain a valid certificate for the entire term of employment in this class.

At the time of application, must possess and maintain for the entire term of employment in this class, a valid Class C California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree). Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page)

Choose Cover Letters and Attachments

Select Add Attachments

For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link

Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return

 

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

Application Review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the oral examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

Oral Examination : 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of equipment used in industrial facilities, fundamentals of electricity and electronics, Cal OSHA regulations, ability to deal tactfully and effectively with supervisory and management employees, other employees and the public or other topics related to a candidate's training, experience and qualifications for the position of Industrial Electrician. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of:  November 18, 2024.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

 

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE

UNIT 7 Classification- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 100 (IBEW)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION: Accrue (8-14) hours per month.

SICK LEAVE: Accrue eight (8) hours per month.

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) city-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY: provided through California SDI program

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

 

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT

www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.