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High Voltage Electrician

Salary

$69,203.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-26439

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Hgh Vltg Sctn

Opening Date

06/24/2025

Closing Date

7/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94390

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00153803

Bureau / Division

High Voltage Section

Worksite Address

509 North 7th Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Lauren Mutzabaugh

Contact Phone

717.705.5764

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-26439 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JUNE 2, 2025 TO JUNE 16, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you an experienced electrician with specialized skills in high-voltage electrical systems? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is offering an exciting opportunity just for you! By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable distribution of electrical power, maintaining vital systems, and swiftly addressing emergency repairs. Apply today and be a vital force in powering the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a High Voltage Electrician, you will expertly handle various skilled tasks involving voltage levels up to 66,000 volts. Your role will encompass installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining different electrical machinery, devices, and associated equipment. You will proficiently work with complex electrical systems, splice underground wires, test standby generators, and troubleshoot electrical issues to ensure seamless service. Your commitment to safety is paramount, and you will strictly adhere to established procedures and safety guidelines while working with advanced equipment. You will also play a crucial role in efficiently operating diverse components within the electrical generation and distribution system.

Your work will occur in key locations, including the Harrisburg Capitol Complex, the Governor’s Residence, the Lieutenant Governor’s Residence, and the Regional Office Buildings. You will confidently navigate challenging environments, often working at heights exceeding 60 feet on small platforms and confined spaces, such as manholes and vaults. Join our team, advance your career, and leverage your specialized skills to provide exceptional value to all residents of Pennsylvania!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00274726) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment,

+ This is a 5-day, 16-hour a day operation subject to shift work.

+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Successful completion of a High Voltage Electrician Training program;or

+ Six years of journey-level electrical experience, including eighteen months of experience in high voltage electrical work.

Necessary Special Requirement:

+ This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Conditions of Employment:

+ This position requires possession of a valid Master Electrician License from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirements:

+ This position is located at 509 North 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA. You must be willing and able to report to this location daily for work.

+ You must be willing and able to work different shifts.

+ You must be able to work in confined spaces.

+ You must have at least 18 months industrial/commercial style switchgear experience.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Possess computer/technologies experience in any of the following: Word, Excel, AIM work order, ESS system, smart phone, email

+ Experience working from ladders, scaffolding, bucket truck, or manlifts while following safety procedures

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

03

Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid Master Electrician License from from the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please include your license number and expiration date and attach a copy of your licensure documents. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box.

05

Have you successfully completed a High Voltage Electrician Training program?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please attach a copy of your certificate of completion. If you answered "No", please type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you possess six years of full-time journey-level electrical experience?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, do you possess eighteen months of full-time experience in high voltage electrical work?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Additional Requirement- This position is located at 509 North 7th street, Harrisburg, PA. Are you willing and able to report daily?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Additional Requirement- Are you willing and able to work different shifts?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Additional Requirement- Do you have any issues working in confined space?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Additional Requirement- Do you have a minimum of 18 months High Voltage experience with Industrial/Commercial style switchgear operations?

+ Yes

+ No

15

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

16

Preferred Qualification- Do you have computer/technologies experience? Please select the topics below that you are fluent in.

+ Word

+ Excel

+ AIM work order

+ ESS system

+ Smart phone

+ Email

+ None of the above

17

Preferred Qualification- Check all the boxes below that you have worked with while adhering to safety requirements.

+ Ladders

+ Scaffolding

+ Bucket truck

+ Manlifts

+ None of the above

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov