INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN - WWS Operations Division Salary

$54,953.60 - $87,692.80 Annually

Location

Pompano Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1412453

Department

PW WWS Operations WsteW Trtmt

Opening Date

06/28/2024

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Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Industrial Electrician (WWS Operations).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** 

The primary function of the Industrial Electrician is working on live circuits from low voltage to high voltage on a daily basis. This position requires "hands-on" industrial electrical experience.  Duties include, but are not limited to: installing/troubleshooting issues for electrical motors, pumps, panels, disconnects, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts and programmable logic controllers; troubleshooting three-phase electrical panels with the following voltages: 115 volts, 230 volts, 480 volts, and 4160 volts switchgear; isolating switchgear including: breakers, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and control panels; exercising independent judgment concerning equipment in service,  during standby duty or off-duty hours.
General Description
Performs a variety of advanced journey level electrician work in maintaining County facilities and industrial equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to the regular operation on live circuits with higher levels of voltage (i.e. 4160).Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance or closely related field, including one (1) year experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment.For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

PreferencesVocational, Technical or Associate degree in electrical work.
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification. 
Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience. Certification in the following areas: SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience. Calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters. Analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance.At least two (2) years of experience working in a water and wastewater operations environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical components of high voltage industrial equipment.Installs and troubleshoots high voltage electrical apparatus that may include motors, breakers pumps, control panels, disconnect switches, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts, programmable logic controllers and motors up to 1000 HP.

Performs daily work and maintenance on live circuits with 3-phase 480 volts as a standard; includes working on 230 volts and 115 volts.
Quality tests, inspects and switches 4160-volt switchgear.
Installs branch circuits, lighting fixtures, sound systems, generators, motors and transformers; repairs relays, switches, control boxes and equipment such as fans, copying machines, switchboards, hand tools and communication equipment; replaces defective ballasts, circuit breakers, control transformers, receptacles and fuses; may supervise helpers assigned to various jobs.
Troubleshoots a variety of electrical equipment/system problems in order to identify the nature and extent of the maintenance/repair problem, identifies the type of repair/preventive measure needed, identify potential safety issues, etc.

Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned electrical project/work order in order to ensure materials needed to complete the assigned work order/project correctly and in a timely manner are available.
Estimates/determines materials, supplies, equipment, and time needed to complete assigned electrical work and orders/projects in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of materials needed, and/or ensure materials, supplies, and equipment needed are available.

Performs a variety of routine electrical maintenance/repairs in order to maintain facility/equipment in operating condition, ensure safe work environment, and/or ensure electrical service is not interrupted.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment/services in order to identify potential problems, minimize need for emergency repairs, and/or maximize the useful life of the equipment.

Interacts with the public and/or other staff in order to answer questions or identify their service needs.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights; small spaces.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
Drives ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
Self-DevelopmentActively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.?? If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Do you have at least four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance, or closely related electrical experience? Yes No 03 Do you have at least (1) year of experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment? Yes No 04 Provide examples of work that you have successfully completed with 4160 voltages. (It must be in the Work History section of the application) 05 Do you have a Florida Driver's License in good standing? Yes No 06 Please rate your proficiency level working with electrical schematics. Basic Intermediate Advanced No experience 07 Please rate your proficiency level maintaining and performing repairs on large generators. Basic Intermediate Advanced No experience 08 From the list below, please select your achievements and ensure that they are documented and/or uploaded to your application for this position.

For consideration of international degrees, you must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To access the NACES Membership directory, please visit www.naces.org/members. Vocational/Technical Degree in electrical work. Associate degree in electrical work. Bachelor's degree in related field. Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience Certification in SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience. Certification in calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters. Certification in analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance. At least (2) two years of experience working in a water/wastewater environment. None of the above. 09 This position inspects and works from elevated heights in a multi-story industrial environment, climbs in and out of confined spaces, operates all associated tools and equipment, including a motor vehicle, and requires the ability to hear and recognize warnings, lights and signals - near and far. Can you safely perform these activities with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No 10 Do you acknowledge that all Broward County employees are considered essential personnel and may be called to work at any time during a declared emergency to perform related duties? Yes No

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Industrial Electrician (WWS Operations).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** 

The primary function of the Industrial Electrician is working on live circuits from low voltage to high voltage on a daily basis. This position requires "hands-on" industrial electrical experience.  Duties include, but are not limited to: installing/troubleshooting issues for electrical motors, pumps, panels, disconnects, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts and programmable logic controllers; troubleshooting three-phase electrical panels with the following voltages: 115 volts, 230 volts, 480 volts, and 4160 volts switchgear; isolating switchgear including: breakers, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and control panels; exercising independent judgment concerning equipment in service,  during standby duty or off-duty hours.
General Description
Performs a variety of advanced journey level electrician work in maintaining County facilities and industrial equipment. This classification is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to the regular operation on live circuits with higher levels of voltage (i.e. 4160).Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance or closely related field, including one (1) year experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment.For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

PreferencesVocational, Technical or Associate degree in electrical work.
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification. 
Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience. Certification in the following areas: SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience. Calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters. Analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance.At least two (2) years of experience working in a water and wastewater operations environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical components of high voltage industrial equipment.Installs and troubleshoots high voltage electrical apparatus that may include motors, breakers pumps, control panels, disconnect switches, generators, variable frequency drives, soft starts, programmable logic controllers and motors up to 1000 HP.

Performs daily work and maintenance on live circuits with 3-phase 480 volts as a standard; includes working on 230 volts and 115 volts.
Quality tests, inspects and switches 4160-volt switchgear.
Installs branch circuits, lighting fixtures, sound systems, generators, motors and transformers; repairs relays, switches, control boxes and equipment such as fans, copying machines, switchboards, hand tools and communication equipment; replaces defective ballasts, circuit breakers, control transformers, receptacles and fuses; may supervise helpers assigned to various jobs.
Troubleshoots a variety of electrical equipment/system problems in order to identify the nature and extent of the maintenance/repair problem, identifies the type of repair/preventive measure needed, identify potential safety issues, etc.

Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned electrical project/work order in order to ensure materials needed to complete the assigned work order/project correctly and in a timely manner are available.
Estimates/determines materials, supplies, equipment, and time needed to complete assigned electrical work and orders/projects in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of materials needed, and/or ensure materials, supplies, and equipment needed are available.

Performs a variety of routine electrical maintenance/repairs in order to maintain facility/equipment in operating condition, ensure safe work environment, and/or ensure electrical service is not interrupted.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment/services in order to identify potential problems, minimize need for emergency repairs, and/or maximize the useful life of the equipment.

Interacts with the public and/or other staff in order to answer questions or identify their service needs.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights; small spaces.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
Drives ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
Self-DevelopmentActively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Please note: Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.?? If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Do you have at least four (4) years' experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance, or closely related electrical experience? Yes No 03 Do you have at least (1) year of experience working with 4160 volts in an industrial environment? Yes No 04 Provide examples of work that you have successfully completed with 4160 voltages. (It must be in the Work History section of the application) 05 Do you have a Florida Driver's License in good standing? Yes No 06 Please rate your proficiency level working with electrical schematics. Basic Intermediate Advanced No experience 07 Please rate your proficiency level maintaining and performing repairs on large generators. Basic Intermediate Advanced No experience 08 From the list below, please select your achievements and ensure that they are documented and/or uploaded to your application for this position.

For consideration of international degrees, you must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). To access the NACES Membership directory, please visit www.naces.org/members. Vocational/Technical Degree in electrical work. Associate degree in electrical work. Bachelor's degree in related field. Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Certification Vendor Certification in VFD Installation, commissioning, and/or programming experience Certification in SCADA/Allen Bradley PLC and I/O Construction commissioning and/or programming experience. Certification in calibrating, installing, commissioning, and/or programming differential pressure and magnetic flow meters/pressure and sonic-level transmitters. Certification in analytical instrumentation installation and maintenance. At least (2) two years of experience working in a water/wastewater environment. None of the above. 09 This position inspects and works from elevated heights in a multi-story industrial environment, climbs in and out of confined spaces, operates all associated tools and equipment, including a motor vehicle, and requires the ability to hear and recognize warnings, lights and signals - near and far. Can you safely perform these activities with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No 10 Do you acknowledge that all Broward County employees are considered essential personnel and may be called to work at any time during a declared emergency to perform related duties? Yes No

Required Question

Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers