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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Electrician in Newton, Iowa
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Electrician
Salary
$55,057.60 - $72,508.80 Annually
Location
Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03386
Agency
250 Corrections - Prison Industries
Opening Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
5/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
chad.squires@iowa.gov 641-841-7221
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Job Description
ELECTRICIAN
Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.
Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton,www.newtongov.org, boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock,www.redrockarea.com, 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway,www.iowaspeedway.com, or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.
This job performs mater of journey level electrician work and leads incarcerated workers in the construction of affordable housing with Homes of Iowa. Ensures policies regarding discipline, safety and security are followed consistently. Plans, assigns and directs incarcerated individuals in work task completion steps so that affordable homes are well constructed and completed in a timely fashion. Conducts classroom, laboratory , and hands on training for incarcerated individuals providing related training instructions as part of US Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeship programs. Troubleshoots and makes repairs to equipment and tools.
Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other guidelines pertaining to building and electrical trades work. Initiates purchase orders for replacement parts and supplies. Plans and lays out work, develops estimates and maintains records associated with building and electrical trades work. Pat search incarcerated individuals upon their arrival and departure, to/from their work area throughout the work day. Communicate issues to Supervisor. Attend meetings and training.
Hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Three years of full-time work experience in skilled electrical work in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings.
Successful completion of a standard electrician program at an accredited trade school.
A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where one semester of an approved trade school electrician program is equivalent to six months of full-time experience.
Successful completion of three years of an approved electrician apprenticeship program.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Electrician-08326-88326.pdf)
Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 103.
Designated positions in this class require possession of a valid Commercial Learner's Permit upon hire. Within a timeframe determined by the appointing authority, a valid Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsements and applicable restrictions must be obtained and subsequently maintained to continue employment.
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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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How many years do you have of full-time skilled electrical work in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings?
No skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
Less than one year of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
One year to less than two years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
Two years to less than three years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
Three or more years of skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
04
How many years do you have of combined post high school education in an electrician's course at a recognized trade school AND/OR experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings? One term of study in an electrician's course at a recognized trade school equals 6 months of experience.
Not applicable – I have not attended a recognized trade school
No skilled electrical work experience in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings
Less than one year of the combined education and experience
One year to less than two years of the combined education and experience
Two years to less than three years of the combined education and experience
Three or more years of the combined education and experience
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Have you successfully completed a standard electrician's course at a recognized trade school?
Yes
No
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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many years do you have of full-time experience in the State of Iowa classification of Trades Helper which involved electrical duties?
Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa Employee
No experience as a Trades Helper requiring electrical duties
Less than one year of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties
One year to less than two years of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties
Two or more years of experience as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties
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Have you completed three years of an approved electrician's apprenticeship program?
Yes
No
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
250 Corrections - Prison Industries
Address
510 E 12th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50316
Website
http://www.iaprisonind.com/
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