Job Description

Posting number: 2026-08170

Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Job classification: ELECTRICIAN LEAD

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Trades, Natural Resources, Construction Trades, Green-Collar/Environmental

Summary

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Classification- Electrician Lead

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Program Management – Lacey Shop

Duty Station- Lacey, Washington – Thurston County

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Are you an experienced electrician looking to use your skills to help preserve and protect fish, wildlife, and their habitats in Washington?

This is an opportunity to direct a team of construction professionals in the installation, diagnosis, and repair of industrial and residential electrical components and equipment.

With your experience, you will inspect electric systems and equipment to identify failures or loss of efficiency, including detecting and correcting faulty or worn parts.

WHAT TO EXPECT -

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position:

Electrical Work.

• Independently functions as a fully qualified electrician to perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on low voltage electrical equipment and systems of 600 volts or less.
• Install, modify, maintain, and repair interior wiring and cables, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, buzzer and bell circuits and hearing and power circuits.
• Install, adjust, maintain, modify, and repair electric motors, equipment, and instruments such as pumps (up to 300 hp), fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.
• Inspect electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn parts.
• Perform electrical testing including voltage, amperage, and meg-ohm for assessing electrical efficiency and motor degradation.
• Schedule and coordinate dates for arrival or supplies and equipment.

Project Leadership.

• Assists in the preparation, scheduling, and leadership of the work layout for the maintenance, alteration and repair of electrical components and their housing.
• Effectively communicates project scope and expectations to a crew by translating general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual/team tasks and assignments.
• Determines materials, equipment and manpower needed to meet production standards and deadlines.
• Identifies needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicates these to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor.
• Oversees the execution of the work, including quality, production, and safety, by ensuring that crews work to job specifications and follows all agency standards.
• Continuously inspects completed work making sure it is up to code and specifications and initiates timely problem resolutions.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: Duties are performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas and on occasion in a fabrication shop. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and working and driving in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project sites. Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice while on mountain passes, highways, and roads (both paved and unpaved). This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments. Some tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Schedule: Typically, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Full-time, working 40 hours per week. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Travel requirements: Travel up to 60-80% depending on season.

Customer Interactions: Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Washington State Journey-Level Electrician certificate (EL01).

And

Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program with certificate of completion.

And

Four (4) years of journey-level electrical trade experience including installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems, generators, and industrial motor and control circuits.

And

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

And

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience in water distribution and pumping systems and principals to include motor controls
• Two years of experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), and Soft Starts.
• One (1) year of experience working from blueprints, plans, sketches, schematics, and varying diagrams.
• One (1) year of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing simple limited energy systems such as: alarms, communications, and sensor loops.

Your application must include the following:

• A COMPLETED online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

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Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran).
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov and reference job #2026-08170.

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