Title: Building Operations Specialist (Electrician) - Facilities Management - Central Laboratory - CF054
State Role Title: Trades Technician IV
Hiring Range: $55,000-$72,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Forensic Science
Location: Dept of Forensic Science
Agency Website: www.dfs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Forensic Science has experienced record growth and is currently in construction of a new state of the art facility in Hanover County. The Central Laboratory, Director’s Office, Administrative Offices, and the Office of the Medical Examiner, currently located in Richmond, will move to the new facility when it is completed. The transition is anticipated for First Quarter 2026.
The Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified applicant to function as the Electrical/Controls Technician in the Central Forensic Laboratory building in Richmond, VA. This position will monitor electrical and control system on a routine basis, and maintain equipment utilizing a preventive maintenance schedule, troubleshoot issues, repair, and replace electrical devices and equipment throughout the building. This position will also accomplish diversified objectives and apply knowledge of building maintenance, construction and renovations to enable the effective and safe use of the facility in order to conduct agency operations on a continuous basis. This position is responsible for adherence to the Facility On-Call Plan for responding to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic building maintenance practices, with emphasis on large building systems, and renovations
- Knowledgeable with standard safety procedures including personal protection, equipment operation, and Lockout/Tagout
- Experience maintaining, installing, repairing and replacing Electrical systems, plumbing, and/or security systems
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments and equipment, and hand and power tools
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365 applications and other computer software programs
- Working knowledge of electrical control systems, and troubleshooting abilities for different types of electrical and mechanical equipment malfunctions
- Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all types of electrical equipment and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications
- Ability to prioritize and schedule work requests
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with vendors, contractors, agency employees, etc.
- Ability to respond to emergency maintenance repairs and safety issues
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects and work from heights, with or without accommodations
- Ability to respond to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations. Possess a valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation
Additional Considerations
- Journeyman Electrical License/ equivalent, or the ability to certify within one year of employment
- Master Electricians License
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience with Building Automation System (BAS)
- Knowledge of BOCA, NFPA, OSHA
- Experience working in comparable facilities such as hospital, healthcare, or other laboratory with related building maintenance experience General knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, plumbing HVAC/R systems and any other system that falls under general building maintenance
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Department of Forensic Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is V3 Virginia Values Veterans certified. The Department strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Applications for this position must be submitted electronically, through this website, no later than the position’s closing date stated in the announcement. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume and required transcripts (if applicable).
Applicants needing accommodations during the application and/or interview process may contact the Human Resource office at 804-786-0150 or dfshumanresource@dfs.virginia.gov for additional information. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
DFS does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Background Investigation: Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a background investigation to include a fingerprint-based criminal history check. Selected candidate(s) must provide a DNA sample via a buccal swab (saliva sample) and successfully pass a drug test. Reference checks will be conducted to include contact with current and previous supervisors.
Employment Eligibility Verification: DFS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Emergency Operations: This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations.
Contact Information
Name: Tracey Kazelskis
Phone: 804-588-4000
Email: tracey.kazelskis@dfs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
