SENIOR ELECTRICIAN

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, performs the work involved in the installation,
 maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures,
 controls, and equipment; takes the lead over one or more lower 
 level electricians; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Performs the work involved in the installation, maintenance, 
 and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and 
 equipment and takes the lead over one or more electricians 
 involved in same. 
 
 Provides technical advice and assistance to other trade level 
 electricians engaged in the performance of a variety of electrical 
 tasks.

 Examines work in progress to ensure the use of approved trade 
 practices.

 Checks conformity of work with applicable plans, specifications, 
 and codes.

 Inspects, analyzes, and provides  guidance on the general 
 electrical work required in the repair, maintenance, and 
 construction of various electrical systems, high and low 
 tension power and light feeders, generating and control 
 equipment, and electrical equipment and appliances.

 Prepares estimates of labor, materials, and equipment needed 
 for new or repair work.

 Installs, modifies, repairs, and tests new and existing electrical 
 lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment, such 
 as secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide 
 range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, 
 distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits, electrical 
 warning, detection and alarm systems, and high intensity lighting 
 systems.

 Traces and locates electrical defects in electrical systems,
 equipment, and appliances.

 Plans and lays out the routing, placement, type, size gauge,
 balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of
 electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.

 Installs, modifies, repairs, and tests electrical systems,
 circuits and devices.

 Determines most suitable location, arranges, places, and routs
 distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, fixtures, connections, 
 and controls.

 Determines and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers,
 and other electrical devices of the proper size, type, and
 arrangement needed for the safe functioning of electrical
 systems, circuits, and equipment.

 Installs, maintains, inspects, repairs, and services high and 
 low tension power and light feeders, generating and control
 equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches,
 outlets, appliances, and signaling systems.

 Operates test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, 
 and ohmmeters.

 Troubleshoots malfunctions and breakdowns and makes 
 appropriate repairs or recommendations.

 Prepares electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in
 accord with the electrical code or accepted trade practices.

 Inspects work in progress and completed work for defects, 
 fire hazards, or other unsafe conditions.

 Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative 
 reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Orders supplies and equipment.

 Maintains essential records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENT

 EXPERIENCE:

 Four (4) years of experience in electrical work involving a
 wide variety of installation, maintenance, inspection, repair,
 and servicing tasks.

 NOTE:  Applicants who do not possess the required experience
 may substitute a current Electrical Contractor license issued by 
 the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs for three (3) years 
 of experience. 

 LICENSE:

 NOTE:  Appointees may be required to possess a current, valid 
 Electrical Contractor license, issued by the New Jersey Division 
 of Consumer Affairs.  The responsibility for verification of licensure 
 rests with the Appointing Authority. 

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the equipment, and techniques involved in installing, 
 inspecting, repairing, and maintaining cables, wiring, motors, 
 generators, and a variety of electrical equipment and appliances.

 Knowledge of the challenges generally encountered in the 
 performance of electrical work.

 Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.

 Ability to analyze problems involving electrical installation,
 inspection, maintenance, and repair work and develop effective 
 work methods.

 Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain cables, wiring,
 motors, generators, pumps, and other types of electrical
 equipment, appliances, fixtures, and circuits under varying
 circumstances.

 Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written 
 directions.

 Ability to give suitable assignments, instructions, and advice 
 to other workers.

 Ability to take the lead over lower level electricians.  

 Ability to order, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment,
 materials, and supplies.

 Ability to observe the required safety precautions.

 Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and
 informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files. 
 
 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate 
 in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such 
 persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03308
L
C
  
N/A
18
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/24/2018