CDOC Licensed Electrician Lieutenant CSLTS II (Trinidad)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This Correctional Support Licensed Trades Supervisor II (CSLTS II) is a Licensed Electrician Lieutenant at the Trinidad Correctional Facility, a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility in Trinidad, CO. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; ensuring safe, efficient, and effective electrical operations and supervision/work lead duties of assigned staff and inmates. Position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment, creating real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry. Through conscientious observation, clear communication, and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

• Active Journeyman or Master Electrician license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Five (5) years of employment experience performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and/or installations of electrical systems.
• Ability to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staff
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills
• Exceptional discernment and decision-making skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability.
• Determination to pay special attention to details and follow instruction
• Proficiency in electrical systems and electronic devices
• Ability to read blueprints, conduct relevant research, create material and labor list with cost estimate and implement projects from start to finish, while coordinating with other trades and shops to use resources efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with staff and inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring project progress and compliance, in a highly regulated environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting and record-keeping regulations.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates (such as fights, fires or escapes) or electrical systems.
• Willingness and ability to effectively work with inmates, providing a skill and preparing them for community re-entry.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in high, tight and confined spaces.
• Determination to follow policy and provide efficient, effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609.
• Must be 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with an emphasis on commercial, industrial, or correctional settings.
• Supervisory work experience within the past two (2) years

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites
• Clearly and accurately communicate to train staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, chemicals and procedures.
• Conduct work site searches, monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior.
• Initiate verbal reprimands when warranted, and if necessary, physically control inmates with the proper application of restraints or 'use of force' techniques.
• Provide supervision or work lead duties of assigned staff, promoting a high level of performance by setting the work standard.
• Promote safe construction/work practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Participate in hiring process
• Implement (or provide work lead input) in Performance Management Program (PMP) for assigned staff
• Coach and mentor staff regarding agency processes, encouraging a cohesive team, career development and ensuring the completion of annual training.
• Resolve conflict and informal grievances at the lowest level possible
• Ensure safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective electrical systems and their preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Plan projects by reviewing work order, reading blueprints, anticipating challenges, researching historical data and obtaining vendor price quotes.
• Coordinate logistical support with the other trades and shops, utilizing resources efficiently, assigning tasks, inspecting work and ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all other applicable regulations, policy, guidelines and standards, keeping accurate and timely records.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED