Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician I

Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician I This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used to fill this Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration position or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) is the owner & operator of both BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State Airports, serving over 27 million passengers annually. Powered by PERFORMANCE . Inspired by INNOVATION . Fueled by FUN . We are chartering careers to unprecedented Successes, Opportunities, Advancements, Results, and Services. If you're beginning your career journey or performing at your peak level, we invite you to consider our aviation family for your career. MDOT MAA is currently accepting applications for the position of Aviation High Voltage Electrical Technician in the Office of Facilities Maintenance at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall Airport). Responsibilities Supervises the maintenance and repairs of electrical systems along with subordinate workers and contractors. Requires a journeyman level of high-voltage electrical skills with knowledge to repair, maintain, and/or replace electrical equipment and apparatus rated up to, including 33,000 volts; as is required of those that they will be overseeing. Maintaining written records, and preparing and submitting reports related to property inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment inspections. Employees in this position are designated "Emergency Essential" in the event of airport emergencies, weather emergencies, or irregularities and are subject to extended shifts and being on-call during scheduled off-hours, holidays, and weekends. This position is located at BWI Marshall Airport in Anne Arundel County, MD Qualifications Minimum Qualification: Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Three years of experience working with high-voltage (600 volts and up) service switch gear and control wiring or large (30 horsepower or more) motors, compressors, and motor circuitry. One year of this experience must have been in a commercial or industrial setting. Notes: Additional work experience performing high voltage electrical work as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. A certificate from a vocational-technical school or community college with a major in the electrical trade may be substituted for one year of the required general experience. Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for civilian experience cited above. Licenses & Certifications Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications are assigned duties that require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application. During the probationary period, employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland, depending on the type of equipment operated. Employees must have or obtain an Airfield Operators Permit in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.03.01.04, Control of Vehicular Traffic on the Air Operations Area, prior to permanent appointment. Additional Information Candidates are subject to an extensive pre-employment security background check as required by the FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Candidates may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters. Employees may be subject to emergency recall 24 hours a day and are required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and shall sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status. Employees are responsible for transportation to and from the jobsite. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Employees in this safety-sensitive classification may be subject to periodic and/or post-accident drug/alcohol testing in accordance with State regulations on testing for illegal use of drugs and/or prohibited use of alcohol. How to Apply You may apply online at to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Your application must be received by 06/26/2023. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( The incumbent in this position may be member of a covered bargaining unit. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, MDOT MAA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issue Date: 03/10/2023 Re-issue Date: 06/12/2023 Re-issue Date: 05/02/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland Department of Transportation