Industrial Electrician III

Fairfax County Government
$61,257.25 - $102,095.55 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Burke
Apr 19, 2025
Job Announcement DPWES is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future responsible for maintaining more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewers, 60+ pump-stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award winning 67 million gallon per day treatment plant. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then the Wastewater Collection Division is the place for you. Under the general supervision of the Industrial Electrician Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician III: Performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of three phase industrial electrical equipment up to 4160 volts, including MCC, panel boards, standby generators, motors, pump controllers, HVAC equipment, switch gear, rack able breakers, VFD'S and soft starters and other electrical equipment in the Wastewater Pumping Stations. Performs a wide range of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and general housekeeping to maintain continuous operation of industrial electrical equipment. Orders necessary parts to restock, repair or replace all industrial electrical equipment throughout the pumping stations. Utilizes computer and software to maintain work orders, requisition parts, for preventive and corrective maintenance. Performs work in permit confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective gear, slippery and wet conditions. Attends required electrical training to ensure work is performed to quality and safety standards. Complies with local regulatory requirements and the National Electrical Code. Subject to 24 hours call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime during the week and on weekends as needed. The Ideal Candidate must have: We are looking for a lead electrician that leads by example. Someone who takes responsibility and accepts accountability for their actions and for the quality and integrity of their work. We need someone who is service oriented and understands the importance of working with other departments in achieving the overall goals of the Pump Stations Branch, ultimately offering the residents of Fairfax County uninterrupted sewer service. This position requires great communication with everyone on the pump stations team from fellow electricians to other trade shops, up to the supervisors and management team. As a lead electrician you will need to have effective problem-solving skills, especially for the quick changing and unpredictable environment and situations that we encounter on a daily basis. The idea candidate for this position will have to be a team player. When things fail, we need people that are going to step up and help out, however necessary. Teamwork is a vital part to the success of the Pump Stations Branch. Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. Overtime may be mandated when emergencies occur related to the health, welfare, or safety of either the public or employees. Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits: Benefits Retirement Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources. Position may be underfilled as an Industrial Electrician II; the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; plus six years of experience as an industrial electrician. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A valid motor vehicle driver's license. A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Master Electrician's license. Confined Space Certification within 12 months of hire. UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Industrial Electrician II (Grade S20, $55,789 - $92,981). The employment standards for the Industrial Electrician II are: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electrician's apprentice program; plus four years of experience as an industrial electrician. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Industrial Electrician II. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Industrial Electrician III. Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Industrial Electrician III within two years of the job announcement's closing date. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction the of employer. The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience working in an industrial setting and working on industrial electrical equipment. Four (4) years of work experience observing electrical safe work practices. One (1) year of experience reading one line and schematic drawings. One (1) year of experience conducting preventive maintenance practices. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to access facility equipment rooms, attics, and roofs. Ability to climb and work from fixed, extension, and step ladders two stories in height and scaffolding up 5 stories in height. Must enter confined spaces with a weight restriction of 310 lbs. Ability to discern and distinguish colors of electrical conductors, especially for Industrial equipment. Ability to drive county utility trucks and operate hoisting equipment. Ability to routinely climb ladders and stairs, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, stoop, or twist their body to perform troubleshooting of industrial equipment and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep records and write in-work-related reports. Ability to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects and to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage. Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances and routine climbing. Ability to work around chemicals such as lime, ferric chloride, sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate, sodium hydroxide a, and other wastewater treatment chemicals. Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments. This requires the ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot, cold, during rain, etc. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1