The salary indicated above includes longevity (1% earned after five years and increases to a maximum of 4% after 20 years). Additionally, a cost-of-living increase of 2.70% has been approved for 2026. The current vacancy is in Utility Operations. Under limited supervision, responsible for planning, designing, installing, and maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems, process control, motor control, pump control, motor control systems, generators, and boilers. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all electrical equipment throughout city facilities including but not limited to building, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP and ESTP), remote lift stations, odor control stations, water, SCADA fiber optic cable, security systems, traffic signals, street lighting, fire alarm systems, city vehicles, police vehicles, and fire vehicles. (Note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.) Utilities Division: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs traffic signals, warning flashers and school flashers throughout the City of Bremerton, and School District (ILA) electrical systems, ventilation controls and motors, outlets, and lighting; street luminaries; vehicles electrical including VHF radios, cell phones, responders, sirens, alarms. Maintain State Ferry Tunnel system (which includes lighting, PLC, motor controller, ventilation, heating and cooling, emergency generator, gates, fire system, emergency cabinets and phones and surveillance cameras). Maintain, install, repair, coordinate and set up power requirements for festivals, parades, concerts and public gatherings requiring electrical support, also maintain and install receptacles for holiday lighting throughout the city. Locate underground utilities for traffic signal, street light crosswalks, interconnect, fiber optic cabling, phone lines for water resources sites. In the Wastewater Division: Engineers, plans, estimates, designs and schedules equipment necessary for new installation and upgrades to existing electrical systems. Performs material take-offs from blueprints, created material lists, and contacts suppliers for pricing. Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical at the WWTP, ESTP, lift stations, and for odor control stations. Maintains and repairs all electrical equipment, devices, conduits, wire ways, wire, and control equipment. Designs wiring diagrams and schematics. Designs and fabricates pump control panels. Performs janitorial duties at the WWTP, ESTP, lift stations, and odor control stations. Rebuilds electrical and control systems for water pumping stations, analyzes non-working or broken equipment and makes necessary repairs or replace. Works on pump controls with lead/lag, low wet well, and high wet well alarms motor and pump troubleshooting. Frequency drives and Program Logic controllers (PLC) programming, and repairing. Designs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs electrical for water pump stations and for wastewater lift stations. All Divisions: Operates the crane truck for lowering and lifting heavy objects. Operates service truck to perform maintenance and respond to electrical emergencies. Uses and maintains hand and power tools, and a wide variety of equipment to test proper functionality, continuity, diagnose complex electrical systems, analyze resistance on motors, analyze voltage readings, and trace to locate defects, problems, damaged, or burned components ins electrical systems. Install temporary electrical services to maintain operations during upgrades. Orders and keeps track of all parts used for inventory and repairs. Maintains records of purchases and inventory. Process work orders and invoices. Other Duties • Regular attendance is an essential requirement • Performs related work as assigned and/or required Knowledge of: • Electrical rules and regulations per the National Electrical Code (NEC), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD), and City, County, and State specifications. • Basic Computer Skills. • Frequency drives and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) troubleshooting, programming and repairing. • AC pump control. • GIS Software. Ability to: • Work on energized systems up to 480 volts. • Use energized electricity 240 volts up to 100 plus feet above roadways and traffic. • Work in confined spaces; on ladders, in sewage, and wet and smelly conditions with live voltage. • Adapt to constantly changing jobs and priorities. • To talk, receive, and understand written and oral communications and give and write oral instructions in the English language. • Communicate, both orally and in writing, technical information to management and fellow employees. • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and charts. • Work independently. • Enter and work in a confined space per City and OSHA regulations. • The ability to get along with others and be an effective team member. Skill in: • Operation of a boom and crane truck. • Reading and understanding blue prints, schematics, and technical manuals. • The ability to get along with others and be an effective team member. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. and four years of experience as an electrician. Completion of a 4-year Electrical apprenticeship with a Washington Journeyman Electrical License EL-01. • A Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Group I license is desirable. • A valid Washington State driver's license is required. Special Requirements (Depending on assignment some certifications may be required to be obtained after hire or as specified by the appointing authority.) • CPR and first aid certification • Confined space entry certification • Flagger Certification • Forklift Operator • (CDL) Commercial Driver's license with air brake endorsement (depending on assignment). • CPR/First Aid Certificate (within 12 months of hire) • Crane Certificate • Aerial Lift Certification • Rigging Operation Certification • Requires working standby with a callback on a 24-hour basis PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. • Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. • Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. • Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. • Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. • Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. • Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. • Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. • Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. • Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. • Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. • Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. • The act of using the fingers to manipulate, press, or control an object or material. • Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. • Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. • Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. • Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. • Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.). Wastewater Facilities: Some portions of the WWTP are hot, cramped and/or may contain offensive odors. WORKING CONDITIONS: • The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. • The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather. • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. • The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. • The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. • The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Wastewater Facilities: There are many health and safety hazards in the wastewater facilities, including exposure to water-borne diseases and other biological hazards associated with working in or around raw sewage, contact with a variety of combustible corrosive and toxic chemicals and gasses such as chlorine, methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, acids and caustics. Some plant surfaces are slippery and/or have open grates. Holiday work required. Works on call with 24 hour call back as assigned and have the ability to respond within 30 minutes of the call-out. The City of Bremerton is committed to integrating diverse perspectives into our workplace culture and encourages our employees to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to create a diverse team that allows us to effectively connect to the community we serve. Applicants can apply on-line at http://www.BremertonWA.gov/169/Current-Jobs, or application packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or by calling (360) 473-5348. First Review of Applications - December 1. Required Application Materials: City application and personal résumé are required. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Required application materials must be returned to the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. The City of Bremerton is NOT responsible for errors of any kind with faxed or e-mailed application packets. Original signature is required on paper application forms. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training. Important Application Note: Please do not attach copies of certifications to your application unless they are listed as a requirement for the position. You are welcome to mention relevant certifications on your resume. Appraisal of Experience and Education/Training: At this initial review, application packets may be evaluated entirely on the basis of information you provided in the completed City application form. Applicants should include all relevant information on the City application. Applicant’s education, training, and experience will be assessed. The passing score is 70%. The top qualifying candidates will be invited to participate further in the examination process. Meeting or exceeding qualifications does not guarantee the applicant will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. Oral Examination: A panel will evaluate the applicant’s training, experience, and ability to perform the job. Placement on the eligibility list is determined by weighted examination scores as follows: Appraisal of application packet regarding Experience and Education/Training - Passing Score 70% - Weight 40% Oral Examination - Passing Score 70% - Weight 60% Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or better on each portion of the exam in order to be placed on the hiring list. Employee Preference: Regular City employees applying for and passing an Open Examination will have seven point five (7.5) percent of their PASSING score added to establish their final score. Veteran's Preference: Veterans, who have passed an examination, shall be entitled to preference pursuant to Chapter 41.04 RCW. NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodation for examination must advise Human Resources no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made. (360) 473-5348. LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS Fair Labor Standards Act: The classification is non-exempt under the laws of Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions. Representation: The classification is included in the bargaining unit pursuant to the Recognition Article of the current labor agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Teamsters Local 589. Civil Service: The classification is excluded from the City's Civil Service System. Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Human Resources Policies. This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.
See More Details >>Summary You will serve as an ELECTRICIAN LEADER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF. Duties Help • You will determine placement of electrical distribution panels and other equipment. • You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical equipment, systems, generators, switchboards, or control equipment in a shipyard environment. • You will use theoretical practices of the trade to repair faulty electrical equipment or systems on nuclear ships. • You will use theoretical practices of the trade to repair faulty electrical equipment or systems on nuclear ships. • You will operate power tools (e.g., pipe benders, cutters, power drills) to cut, bend, fit, and thread components of electrical equipment and systems. • You will use hand tools and test equipment to check alignment, output, or resistance to ground and other electrical characteristics. • You will diagnose faulty electrical equipment or systems to determine rework or replacement of faulty components on nuclear ships alterations and repairs. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a US Citizen. • Must be determined suitable for federal employment. • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. • This is a bargaining unit position. • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. • Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. • You will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding. • You will be required to lift and/or carry loads/items up to 60 pounds in weight. Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
See More Details >>Job Requirements Benefits: • Company paid medical insurance • Dental insurance • Company vehicle to take home, gas card • 401k retirement contribution • Paid time off (PTO) • Quality work-life balance Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician! We are locally owned and serve the surrounding community with electrical, standby generator, and HVAC services. Having been in business 30 years, we have built a reputation for the highest quality work and develop trusting relationships with our customers. What you’ll do: • Lead generator installations with electrical expertise • Document actions, testing results, observations, final diagnosis of the situation and steps taken to resolve issues for each job or situation • Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems – including wiring, lighting, distribution, and controls • Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of electrical systems to prevent future issues • Use ladders, scaffolding, platform and lifts to work on electrical systems in residential homes • Ensure all work meets local and state codes in Washington, as well as NEC standards What you’ll bring: • O2 Electrical license in Washington or above (Residential, Journeyman, or Master license) • Proven experience with installing generators, home automation, and/or service work • Experience in residential and/or commercial electrical work • Strong comprehension of blueprints, schematics, and documents • Valid driver's license for local travel • *This job is with an independent Generac dealer and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Bremerton, WA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,200 electricians in Washington, with Bremerton offering a robust job market. The average weekly wage for electricians in Bremerton is $1,464.50, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,524.50 per week. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
