Lead Electrician *Revised

The Position

Please note there is a new final cut-off date for this recruitment. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/27/2026, 6/10/2026, 6/24/2026, *7/8/2026 (Final). Under general supervision, leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of Electricians while performing the same and/or more difficult duties as those being led; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures; communicates policies, procedures and job expectations; and provides training to staff.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the electrical trade
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• The theory of electricity
• Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade
• Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments
• Laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
• The hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment
• Standard safety practices as prescribed by the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and the California Division of Industrial Safety
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Safety Requirements

Ability To:

• Lead and train Electrician trade staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff
• Provide work direction and instruction
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Plan electrical wiring systems
• Read blueprints and compile material lists
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Read, follow and interpret electrical three line or single line diagrams of electrical circuits and locate equipment or devices including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles, power tools, test equipment and hand tools
• Use computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Perform diagnostics to determine faults and logic problems
• Operate a laptop to troubleshoot and determine machine control Programmable Logic Control (PLC) faults and logic problems
• Document machine control Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and control circuit modifications
• Interpret manuals, factory schematics, and reference materials to implement innovative solutions to complex problems

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of full-time paid experience as an electrician. Including two years at the journey level and two years in a commercial and/or industrial environment. Note: The experience at the journey level and in a commercial and/or industrial environment may have occurred concurrently. Successful completion of a five year state accredited electrician apprenticeship program may substitute for five years of the non-journey level experience. A General Building Contractor license will not be accepted as a substitute for the minimum qualifications stated above. If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Compliance with California Code of Regulations: Positions in this class are required to comply with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5144, Respiratory Protection (T-8 CCR, GISO, §5144), current County Policy regarding Respiratory Protective Equipment and any departmental policy and training regarding the proper use (clean shaven for proper tight fit of respirator), care and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Carry 15 pounds of equipment for over 100 feet.
• Go up and down flights of stairs and climb a ladder.
• Work in a bent, kneeling, or prone position for over 15 minutes at a time.
• Work while standing or kneeling for extended periods of time while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Enter and exit through restricted entrances of 30 inches in diameter and work in awkward positions in tight spaces.
• Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors of electrical wiring.
• Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences.
• Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities in temperature, flow, and vibration.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Lift and carry equipment weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to:

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.
• Work in loud or noisy areas.
• Work in enclosed tight spaces.
• Work alone for extended periods of time.
• Work around machinery and equipment with moving parts.
• Work around dust, dirt, noise, fumes and/or odors, contaminated and non-contaminated water.
• Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays and non-routine hours.

Application and Testing Information

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.Sac