Salary: $85,536.00 - $99,152.00 Annually Location : Clallam County - Forks, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Job Number: 2025-01169 Department: Dept. of Corrections Division: Prisons - OCC Opening Date: 02/11/2025 Closing Date: 2/25/2025 10:00 AM Pacific Description Electrician SupervisorFull Time | PermanentLocation: Olympic Corrections Center | Forks, WASalary Range: $85,536 - $99,156 Annually This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 Bargaining Unit. Are you an experienced electrician with a safety-first mindset and a go-getter mindset? If so, the Olympic Corrections Cetner may have your next career move! We are searching for a team player to join the OCC team as an Electrician Supervisor who will be tasked with ensuring the facility electrical supply and infrastructure is operating fully at 100% 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position supports the Department of Correction's mission to improve public safety and providing safe communities by ensuring the facility electrical systems provide the maximum electrical output to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment for the incarcerated individual population. The Electrician Supervisor also ensures a safe and comfortable working environment for facility staff and vendors, and a safe and comfortable environment for facility visitors. This position ensures the safety, functionality, and efficiency of all electrical systems within the Olympic Corrections Center, providing a secure and reliable environment for both staff and inmates. If you are team focused and innovative, and excited to be a leader fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in the electrical maintenance and safety team at OCC, we encourage you to apply! A completed application packet will include:
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- A detailed resume
- Three professional references
Duties We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community. As an Electrician Supervisor, some of your duties will include:
- Supervising adult male incarcerated workers performing electrical repairs (work orders) or installing electrical parts and equipment in accordance with National Electrical Code which could include:
- Planning and executing electrical maintenance tasks such as inspections, diagnostics, repairing, maintenance, modification and installation of all electrical equipment and systems
- Maintaining, repairing and installing all lighting systems to include incandescent, metal halide, high pressure sodium and fluorescent types of various voltage ranges
- Operating, repairing, inspecting and maintaining motor control systems, automatic control system, switch gear and pump motors
- Troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and installing electrical power for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and heat pump systems
- Troubleshooting and repairing of emergency generators electrical components, high voltage lines and generator transfer switches
- Planning and conducting preventive maintenance on essential electrical equipment and systems to look like:
- Determining the scope of work, materials needed, and their cost and availability review designed electrical construction drawings and details for installation, inspection, testing and final completion of for operations/startups
- Scheduling and coordinating dates for arrival of supplies and equipment in accordance with established completion schedule
- Ordering materials and maintains inventories of required materials to support operations
- Daily Tool Accountability, Inventory, FTCM logs and Incarcerated Individual accountability
- Conducting Incarcerated Individual Orientation and Safety Training
- Providing coverage for other trades
- All other duties and assignments as directed by the Plant Manager
Qualifications What we need (required qualifications):
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Washington State EL01 License/Certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries
- Valid Washington State Driver's license
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Three years of experience as a journey level electrician
- Knowledge of:
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of electrical trade
- Electrical codes
- Safety precautions
- Record keeping
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to:
- Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans and sketches
- Estimate materials and personnel needed to complete project
- Supervise crew of Electricians or inmates
Supplemental Information Vision: Working together for safer communities. Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives. Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit
Telework Details This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a drop in area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided. What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the ' web site. For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email
[email protected] or call us at 509-###-####. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.
More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 Are you a current DOC employee?
02 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
03 Do you have a current Washington State EL01 License/Certificate issued by the Department of Labor and Industries?
04 Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's license?
05 Do you have three years of experience as a journey level electrician?
06 Please indicate all in which you have knowledge of and/or the ability to perform:
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of electrical trade
- Electrical codes
- Safety precautions
- Record keeping
- Basic computer skills
- Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans and sketches
- Estimate materials and personnel needed to complete project
- Supervise crew of Electricians or inmates
- I do not have knowledge of and/or the ability to perform any of the functions above
07 How did you hear about this opportunity?
- Careers.wa.gov; jobs.doc.wa.gov; or governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- DOC social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Job/career fair
- Job boards (Monster. ZipRecruiter, GlassDoor, CareerBuilder)
- WorkSource
- Veteran outreach
- Referral from current DOC employee
- Other
08 If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? (The below link lists acceptable documents:
09 If hired for this position, will you require employer sponsorship, either now or in the future?
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