Electrician

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$49.76 - $51.27 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 18, 2025

The Opportunity:

Empower your career in a supportive electrical community! If you're a talented electrician who enjoys working both independently and with a team, sharing expertise, and taking pride in excellent service, we'd love for you to help build a brighter future for Multnomah County!

Overview

This work matters...

Join our Facilities team as a Journey Level Electrician and help serve the people that serve the people! Be a key player in maintaining 160 buildings across the County by tackling a full range of electrical duties, and collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex issues. We're looking for someone with kind and considerate customer service, excellent communication, and experience with fast-paced trouble shooting.

At Multnomah County, you'll be part of a team that ensures our buildings operate efficiently and comply with NFPA 70B regulations. We value your work-life balance, offering flexible shifts, generous time off, and optional on-call with a take-home vehicle. We champion diversity and inclusion, and we’re building a team that reflects the community we serve.

Ready to make a real impact on essential infrastructure? Apply now!

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Cultivate seamless communication and provide top-tier customer service across all County departments and within the Electrical team
• Perform preventive electrical maintenance in all County Buildings
• Provide efficient troubleshooting and repairs in all County Buildings
• Coordinate and/or provide expert guidance on County electrical projects to strategically enhance County electrical systems
• Have strong computer skills to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• As an Operationally Essential Employee, report for duty regardless of facility closure or curtailment of some or all County operations, for example during Severe/inclement weather events. (see definitions below)

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading ourWorkforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring ourCore Competencies for all County employees.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your

background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Equivalent to the completion of High School (12th grade)
• A General Journey Electrician License issued by the State of Oregon - Upload in Workday when applying
• AND four years working at the journey level or relevant training that proves capability in performing the position's duties.
• Comfortable working in client occupied detention centers, shelters, and behavioral health center environments
• A valid driver license, and
• The ability to pass a criminal records check and professional reference check.

All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. **We are unable to sponsor work or student visas.

Preferred Qualifications but not required:

• Proficient computer skills
• Experience using Google Suite, Tririga,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders

*Transferable skills:Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items:

• A completed online application.
• A resume with relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, describes why you are interested in this position, and addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
• Assessment of candidates: Review of the applicant's training and experience by a subject matter expert, an exam, or a screening interview (phone, technical, etc.).
• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Additional Information:

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position:This hourly union-represented position is eligible overtime.

Location: 401 N Dixon St. Portland, OR 97227

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm or Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. We are unable to sponsor work or student visas.

Definitions:

Operationally Essential Position: Employees who have been designated as operationally essential (“Essential”) are required to report for duty regardless of facility closure or curtailment of some or all County operations.

Inclement Weather and Disasters

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Allison Conkling

Email:

allison.conkling@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 2604572

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

3061 - Electrician