Electrician (Automobile)

Electricians (Automobile), under supervision, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, replace and rewire automotive electrical and electronic systems. They maintain, repair, replace and test alternators, cranking motors, distributors, magnetos, generator control units, alternating systems and rectifiers, and all other electrical and electronic equipment found on automotive vehicles; rewire and repair automotive electrical and electronic systems; act as troubleshooters in determining electrical defects in the electrical or electronic systems in automotive equipment; use all electrical testing and shop devices, read wiring diagrams and service manuals; design schematics and wiring diagrams of automotive electrical and electronic systems; transmit orders to other journeymen as directed; supervise and train assigned subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks; prepare reports and orders; maintain records and inventories of supplies and materials; and operate motor vehicles or equipment in the performance of assigned duties. All Electricians (Automobile) perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Electricians (Automobile) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Electricians (Automobile) and environmental conditions experienced are: bending and/or stooping while reading meters, observing components or troubleshooting; working under dashboard areas in auto or truck cab interiors which may be dusty and dark while replacing or repairing electrical components; working outdoors; identifying colors; reading and interpreting charts, preparing and moving test equipment set-ups; standing upright for extended periods of time; using vision to read small numbers and markings on meters and equipment; being alert, using vision and hearing to avoid injury from rotating engine components; communicating orally in a noisy working environment; walking over wet and slippery concrete surfaces; working in areas containing gases from the combustion process and strong odors from grease, lubricants and solvents; lifting heavy objects; and working with alkaline and acidic chemicals related to automotive batteries. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive an Admission Notice or score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by October 27, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day

of the Application Period (October 27, 2026).

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. Five years of satisfactory full-time experience as an automotive electrician or aviation electrician; or
2. At least three years of experience as described in "1" above, plus sufficient full-time training of a relevant nature, specializing in automotive electrical and electronic systems, acquired in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved full-time trade or technical or vocational high school. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit. The trade, technical, or vocational high school must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Driver's License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Medical Requirement (for NYPD only): Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Electrician (Automobile). Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Electrician (Automobile). Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job. Drug Screening Requirement: You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

The multiple-choice test will be given at a computer terminal. Your score on this test will be used to determine your place on an eligible list. You must achieve a score of at least 70% to pass the test. The multiple-choice test is designed to assess the extent to which candidates have certain knowledge and abilities determined to be important to the performance of the tasks of an Electrician (Automobile). Task areas to be tested are as follows: maintain, troubleshoot, repair/rewire, replace, and test auto electric/electronic parts/systems as alternators, generators, control units, magnetos, ignition systems, rectifiers, CAN bus systems; and other related areas. The multiple-choice test may include questions on basic electricity; basic mathematics; shop equipment including scanners, battery load testers, digital multi-meters, etc.; electrical/electronic components and their functions; safety; various car system layouts; automotive principles; use of mechanic tools; and other related areas. The multiple-choice test may also include questions requiring the use of any of the following abilities: Written Expression is the ability to use English words or sentences in writing so that others will understand. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when summarizing what they did at the end of the day for record keeping purposes. Fluency of Ideas is the ability to produce a number of ideas about a given topic. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this when explaining their knowledge and understanding of a light system. Problem Sensitivity is the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It includes being able to identify the whole problem as well as elements of the problem. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when determining if a lead acid battery that has been in use for four and a half years needs to be replaced. Deductive Reasoning is the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when finding multiple lights out on a truck and determining which fuse is blown. Inductive Reasoning is the ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It involves the ability to think of possible reasons for

why things go together. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when the check engine light is on and the diagnostic equipment states 300 which means a random misfire. Spatial Orientation is the ability to tell where you are in relation to the location of some object or to tell where the object is in relation to you. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when stepping on the brakes in a cab of a truck and asking someone to check the back brakes to see if they work. Time Sharing is the ability to shift back and forth between two or more sources of information. Example: An Electrician (Automobile) may utilize this ability when looking at a schematic on a computer and reading the description in a manual. Certain questions may need to be answered on the basis of documents or other information supplied to the candidates on the date of the multiple-choice exam. There will also be a qualifying practical test. Candidates who pass the multiple-choice test and meet the education and experience requirements will be scheduled to take the qualifying practical test. The practical test may include: identifying electrical and electronic system components, tools and instruments required in troubleshooting, adjusting, diagnosing and repairing automotive electrical and electronic systems; localizing malfunctions and replacing and repairing faulty components; using electrical, electronic and mechanical instruments and related service manuals to check the operation of automobile electrical and electronic systems; per

Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.