Maintenance Specialist Electrician Journey 2 / Lead

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Alaska Army National Guard Facilities is recruiting for two
Maintenance Specialist - Electrician - Journey 2/Lead positions.
These positions are in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts (LTC) bargaining unit at a Wage Grade 51.

What You Will Be Doing:
Joining Army National Guard Facility Maintenance (ARNG), you will become a part of a ready, valuable team of professionals who are trained to meet the needs of our state and its citizens. This role plays an integral part of our team to ensure the direct digital controls (DDC), security, and fire alarms are maintained for various National Guard facilities. You will also be assisting with the review of construction electrical specifications and blueprints, working with contractors to inspect and plan electrical upgrades.

Mission and Culture:
Our mission at DMVA is to always be prepared to respond to and assist our fellow Alaskans in the recovery from domestic disasters and emergencies. We serve and support our veterans; we assist Alaska's teens with discipline in structured environments, and we emphasize our most important resource: Our People. The mission of ARNG Facility Maintenance is to sustain, repair, and maintain the Guard campus facilities on a daily basis, while exhibiting high standards of craftsmanship. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that the facilities are well-maintained and operational, providing a safe and efficient environment for our personnel.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
As a valued member of the ARNG team, you will play a big role in supporting a profoundly meaningful mission. We believe in self-growth and career advancement by encouraging and providing multiple opportunities for training and development. This position allows for a flexible alternate work week schedule, along with paid leave accrual, extensive retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.

The Working Environment You Can Expect :
ARNG is proudly located on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER) surrounded by the natural beauty of the Arctic Valley where you can enjoy a three-mile paved walking / jogging trail and have access to both an on-site café and fitness center at the Army National Guard Armory. You will be able to work and enjoy recreation alongside uniformed soldiers and other state employees to accomplish our mission while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who We Are Looking For:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: (Download PDF reader)

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access is not within the State's control.

Special Note : In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

Additional Required Information

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required qualifications for the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a Certificate of Fitness - Electrician Journeyman Card.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• First Aid/CPR card within one year of hire. Employer provided training.
• Level I Procurement. Employer provide training must be completed within 120 days of hire.

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Please read the below information carefully:

Documents Due at Time of Interview:

• Workplace Alaska Job application.
• Last three (3) performance evaluations or three (3) professional letters of recommendation, if evaluations are not available.
• Three (3) professional references we may contact. Please include contact information and title.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Valid Certificate of Fitness- Electrician Journeyman Card

LTC Recruitment:
An offer to interview will be based on the ability to meet the Competency Specifications stated in the Position Descriptions. Competency Specifications are found at:
/ classifications/comspec.htm

All applicants are encouraged to register with the Local 71 Union prior to applying for this position. If offered this position, Local 71 enrollment will be required no later than 30 days after accepting the position. Local 71 website: /

Bargaining Unit:
If you are a current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Application Notice:
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:

EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information

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Contact Information:
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Michael Leslie / FMO Superintendent

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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