Electrician2andElectricianSupervisor
6532–3PB40-01– Electrician2
6530–3PB40-02– ElectricianSupervisor
Department(s):DepartmentofForestryand Fire Protection DepartmentofGeneral Services DepartmentofState Hospitals
OpeningDate:05/05/2014
Final FilingDate:Continuous
TypeofExamination:Multi-DepartmentalOpen
EEO
Anequalopportunity employertoall regardlessofage,ancestry,color,disability, genderidentity or expression,geneticinformation,maritalstatus,medicalcondition,militaryandveteranstatus,national origin,political affiliation,race, religion,sex, orsexual orientationofanyperson.
DRUG-FREESTATEMENT
It isanobjectiveoftheStateofCaliforniatoachieveadrug-freeStateworkplace.Anyapplicant for State employmentwillbeexpectedtobehaveinaccordancewiththisobjective,becausetheuseofillegal drugsisinconsistentwiththelawoftheState,therulesgoverningcivilservice,andthespecialtrust placed in publicservants.
WHOSHOULDAPPLY?
ApplicantswhomeettheMinimumQualificationsasstatedonthisbulletinmayapplyforandtakethis
TrainingandExperience Evaluationatanytime.
Once you have takentheTraining and ExperienceEvaluation,you maynot retake itforsix(6) months.
FILINGINSTRUCTIONS
FinalFilingDate:Continuous
WheretoApply:Clickthe link at thebottomof thisbulletin.
SPECIALTESTINGARRANGEMENTS
Ifyou have adisabilityand need special assistance or special testingarrangements, contact:
CaliforniaDepartment ofHumanResources
ExaminationandSelectionServicesSection
1-866-844-8671
CaliforniaRelayService(7-1-1)
TelecommunicationsDevicefortheDeaf(TTY)(916)654-6336
TTYisatelecommunicationsdevicethatisreachableonlyfromphonesequippedwithaTTY
device.
SALARYINFORMATION
Electrician 2–Range A: $4012 -$4622
Range B:$4402-$4622
ElectricianSupervisor–Range A: $4201 -$4844
Range B: $4613 -$5320
ELIGIBLELISTINFORMATION
Anopen,mergedeligiblelistwillbeestablishedbytheCaliforniaDepartmentofHumanResources for useby Department ofForestry andFireProtection,DepartmentofGeneralServicesandDepartment of StateHospitals. Thenamesofsuccessful competitorswill be mergedonto theeligiblelistinorder offinal scoreregardlessoftestdate.Eligibilityexpirestwelve(12)monthsafteritisestablished.Competitors mustthenretaketheTrainingandExperience Evaluationtoreestablish eligibility.
REQUIREMENTSFOR ADMITTANCETOTHEEXAMINATION
NOTE: All applicants mustmeet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this examination bulletin as of the datethetestistaken.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
ELECTRICIAN2
EITHERI
One yearofvaried experience asajourney levelelectrician;andcompletion ofarecognized apprenticeship performing thedutiesofan electrician.
ORII
Five yearsofvaried experience in electricalinstallation and repair work.An AssociateofArtsor CertificateofArtsDegree in ElectricalTechnologymaybe substitutedfor two yearsoftherequired experience.(Studentswho arewithin six monthsofcompleting theirdegree will be admittedtothe examination but theymustpresentevidence ofcompletion priorto appointment.)
ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR
EITHERI
Two yearsofvaried experience asajourney level electrician; and completion ofarecognized apprenticeship asanelectrician.
ORII
Sixyearsofvaried experience in electrical installation andrepair. An AssociateofArtsor Certificate of Arts Degree inElectricalTechnologymaybesubstitutedfor two yearsofthe requiredexperience. (Studentswho arewithinsixmonthsofcompleting their degreewill be admittedtothe examination but theymustpresentevidence ofcompletion prior to appointment.)
POSITIONDESCRIPTION
ELECTRICIAN2Thisisthe working leadworkerlevel.In additiontothedutiesofthe Electrician I, this level mayprepare listsofmaterialsandsupplies; estimatethe cost ofand layoutajob;and,direct the workof threeormore craftspeople or helpersexercising only limited supervisoryresponsibility.
ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISORThisisthefirstfullsupervisory level.Incumbentsplan, layout, direct and inspect the workofagroup ofElectriciansand otherworkersengaged inthe installation, maintenance, and repair ofelectrical apparatusand equipment; makerough sketchesof, and estimatethe cost of, minorelectrical installations;advise in the selection ofelectricalmaterials; seethat workisdone according to plansand specificationsandisproperlycorrelatedwith other trades;andseethat safety regulations arefollowed.
EXAMINATIONINFORMATION
TRAININGAND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION–Weighted 100%
TheexaminationwillconsistsolelyofaTrainingandExperienceEvaluation. To obtaina position onthe eligiblelist,aminimumscoreof70%mustbereceived. Anapplicantwillreceivehis/herscoreupon completion of theTraining and Experience Evaluation process.
Click hereto previewthe Trainingand Experience Evaluation.
KNOWLEDGEANDABILITIES
Electrician2
A.Knowledgeof:
Principles,methods,materials, tools, and equipment usedintheinstallation, maintenance,andrepairof electrical equipment.
NationalElectric CodeandElectrical SafetyOrders oftheDivisionofIndustrial Safety applicable toelectricalwork.
B.Abilityto:
Readandwrite English atalevel requiredforsuccessful jobperformance.
Read,interpretandwork from plans,drawings, andspecifications.
Makeroughsketchesandestimatesofthecostof electrical work.
Keepsimple recordsandmakereports.
Instruct,directandcoordinatethework ofasmallcrew;followoral andwritten instructions.
C. Skillin:
Installation,maintenance,andrepair of electrical equipment.
ElectricianSupervisor
A.Knowledgeof:
Principles,methods,materials, tools, and equipment usedintheinstallation, maintenance,andrepairof electrical equipment.
NationalElectric CodeandElectrical SafetyOrders oftheDivisionofIndustrialSafety applicable toelectricalwork.
Techniquesofeffectivesupervision; overheadlineconstruction;amanager’s roleinthe
Affirmative Action Programandtheprocessesavailableto meet affirmative action objectives.
B.Abilityto:
Readandwrite English atalevel requiredforsuccessfuljobperformance.
Read,interpretandwork from plans,drawings, andspecifications.
Makeroughsketchesandestimatesofthecostof electrical work.
Keepsimple recordsandmakereports.
Plan,layout, directandinspectthework ofacrewofelectricians and helpers; effectively
contributeto thedepartment’s affirmative actionobjectives.
C. Skillin:
Installation,maintenance,andrepair of electrical equipment.
VETERANS’PREFERENCE
Veterans’Preferencewillbe granted forthisexamination. EffectiveJanuary 1,2014,inaccordancewith GovernmentCodes18973.1and18973.5,wheneveranyveteran,widow orwidowerofaveteran,or spouseofa100 percent-disabledveteranachievesapassingscoreonanopenexamination,he orshe shallbe rankedinthe toprankofthe resultingeligibilitylist. Thissectionshallnotapply toanyveteran who hasbeen dishonorablydischarged or released.
CAREERCREDITS
CareerCreditswillnotbeaddedtothefinalscoreforthisexam,becauseitdoesnotmeetthe requirementstoqualifyforCareerCredits.
CONTACTINFORMATION
Ifyou have anyquestionsconcerning thisexamination bulletin,pleasecontact:
California Department of HumanResources
Attn: Examination Services
1515 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone:1-866-844-8671
California RelayService:1-800-735-2929 (TTY),1-800-735-2922(Voice)
TTY isaTelecommunicationsDevicefortheDeaf,andis reachable onlyfromphonesequipped witha
TTY Device.
GENERALINFORMATION
Applications are available at Development
Department.
Ifyoumeettherequirementsstatedonthisexaminationbulletin,youmaytakethisexamination,which iscompetitive. Possession ofthe entrance requirementsdoes notassurea place onthe eligible list. Your performanceintheexaminationdescribedonthisbulletinwillberatedagainstapredeterminedjob- relatedrating, andall candidates who passwill be rankedaccording totheirscores.
TheCaliforniaDepartmentofHumanResources reservestherighttorevisetheexaminationplanto bettermeettheneedsoftheservice,shouldthecircumstancesunderwhichthisexaminationwas planned change.Such revisionwillbe inaccordance with civil service lawsand rules,and allcompetitors will be notified.
Candidatesneedingspecialtestingarrangementsduetoadisabilitymustmarktheappropriatebox on theapplication andcontact thetestingdepartment.
HiringInterviewScope:Inahiring interview,inadditiontothescopedescribedinthisbulletin, the panel willconsidereducation,experience,personaldevelopment,personaltraits,and fitness.Inappraising experience,moreweightmay begivento thebreadthandrecencyofpertinentexperience,andevidence ofthe candidate’sability toacceptand fulfillincreasingresponsibilitiesthan tothelengthofhis/her experience.Evaluationofacandidate’spersonal developmentwillincludeconsiderationofhis/her recognitionofhis/herowntrainingneeds;his/herplansforself-development;andtheprogresshe/she
hasmadein his/her effortstowardself-development. Formoreinformation,youmayrefertothe classification specification.
GeneralQualifications:Candidates mustpossessessential personal qualificationsincludingintegrity, initiative,dependability, goodjudgment,theabilityto workcooperativelywith others,and astateofhealth consistentwiththeabilitytoperformtheassigneddutiesoftheclass.Amedicalexaminationmaybe required.Inopenexaminations,investigationmay bemadeofemploymentrecordsandpersonalhistory, andfingerprinting maybe required.
EligibleLists:Eligiblelistsestablishedbycompetitiveexamination,regardlessofdate,mustbe usedin the followingorder:1)sub-divisionalpromotional,2)departmentalpromotional,3)multi-departmental promotional,4)service-wide promotional,5)departmental open,and 6)open.When there are two listsof thesamekind,theoldermustbeused first.Eligiblelistswillexpireinoneto fouryearsunlessotherwise statedonthe bulletin.
Veterans’Preference: EffectiveJanuary1,2014,inaccordancewithGovernmentCodes18973.1and
18973.5,Veterans’Preferencewillbeawardedasfollows:1)Anyveteran,widoworwidowerofa veteran,orspouseofa 100percentdisabledveteran,whoachievesapassingscoreinanentrance examination,shallberankedinthetoprankoftheresultingeligibilitylist. Anyveteranwhohasbeen dishonorablydischarged orreleased isnoteligible forVeterans’ Preference. 2)An entrance examination isdefined,underthelaw,asanyopencompetitiveexamination. And3) Veterans’Preferenceisnot grantedonce aperson achieves permanent civil service status.
Veteranstatusisverified by theCaliforniaDepartmentofHumanResources(CalHR).Directions to apply for Veterans’ Preference are on the Veterans’ Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at
TAKINGTHEEXAM
Whenyouclickthelink below,youwillbedirectedtotheTrainingandExperienceEvaluation. At the endoftheTrainingand ExperienceEvaluation, itwillbeinstantlyscored.
Click hereto gototheTraining and Experience Evaluation.