Electrician - Master; Class Code 1753

Job Overview

Master level electrical systems work in the alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of the City's electrical infrastructure, wire and cable/lines. Work includes the making of estimates of labor and material costs, the preparation of plans, and insures the quality of skilled and non-skilled workmanship on building electrical repairs, renovations, remodeling, and new construction. The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public;

and related work as required.

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in the trade of electrician at either the master or journeyman level.
• Possession of a Class "A" Master Electrical license from the State of Louisiana. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
• A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.
• This is an original entrance examination.

The City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual or orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at  or .

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received. Paper applications must be submitted on the official application form and received in the Department of City Civil Service before the close of business on the final filing date.