Exterior Electrician I​/II

Compensation Grade: T19 Salary Range: $35.01-$45.50 Opening Date:
September 18, 2026 Closing Date:

Please Note:

All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. The Airport Authority is seeking qualified candidates for the Exterior Electrician I/II position. This recruitment may result in placement at either the Exterior Electrician I (T19) or Exterior Electrician II (T20) level, based on the candidate's qualifications and level of experience. The Exterior Electrician I position has a salary range of $35.01 - $45.50 and is a developmental job that may lead to the full performance (journey) level Exterior Electrician position after 12 months.

The Exterior Electrician II position has a salary range of $37.46 - $48.69 and is the full performance (journey) level job in the Exterior Electrician series. We will evaluate candidates and place them at the appropriate level based based on the qualifications associated with each job grade.

As an Exterior Electrician I, you will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on airport exterior electrical systems while developing the technical knowledge and operational proficiency required to perform journey-level Exterior Electrician work. Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and modifies airport exterior electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems, including medium voltage electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting systems, street and parking lot lighting systems, navigational aids, traffic signal systems, standby generator systems, programmable control systems, and associated airport electrical infrastructure.

Performs related functions. After 12 months of successful performance and upon demonstrating the following:

• Understanding of medium voltage electrical distribution systems and switching procedures.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot medium voltage electrical equipment and associated distribution systems.
• Ability to maintain and repair airfield lighting systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Understanding of airport electrical distribution systems and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to respond to electrical outages and restore electrical service.
• Proficiency in the use of electrical testing equipment and specialized tools.
• Consistent application of applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the electrical systems including knowing the locations of all substations and critical equipment.

At that time, a one-grade increase is awarded non-competitively, and the incumbent moves to the Exterior Electrician II job profile.

As an Exterior Electrician II, you will maintain and repair medium voltage electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems supporting safe and continuous airport operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and modifies medium voltage (4160V through 34.5kV) electrical distribution systems, low-voltage switch gear, main distribution panels (MDPs), airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators, standby generators, and other airport electrical infrastructure supporting safe and continuous airport operations.

Performs related functions. Serves in the Electrical Division of the Airport Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Works on electrical distribution and power…