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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.
In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined.
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
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 and more.
Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
Who May Apply: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.
Job Location: This recruitment is for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex.The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
**We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center, and work.
- CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS II) position is a Plumber/Boiler Operator Lieutenant position located at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the public, staff and inmates; ensuring supervision of assigned staff and inmates; ensuring the efficient completion of assigned plumbing and other trade projects, repairs and maintenance; ensuring all work completed is in compliance with applicable regulations and standards and ensuring inventory and budget are properly monitored and maintained. This position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.
Safety and Security: position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate verbal communication; trains and guides staff and inmates in comprehensive key, tool, equipment and chemical control and use; position performs inmate counts, pat searches, shakedowns, cell and work area searches, inmate escorts and transportation, movement control and the proper application of restraints and force; accounts for all tools at the end of each shift. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.
Supervision: provides supervision of assigned staff and inmate workers to ensure efficient, safe and effective completion of assigned projects and tasks; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Position schedules work, assigns tasks, monitors progress and workflow and inspects work product; mentors and coaches subordinate staff, ensuring annual training is obtained and instructing in the safe and proper use of tools, chemicals, equipment and machinery, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); creates performance plans, conducts performance evaluations and resolves informal grievances.
Trains and instructs inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures; interviews and selects and/or terminates inmate workers, tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks, inspects work, documents performance and conducts inmate evaluations; exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior; reduces inmate idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.
Position supervises additional staff and inmates in the absence of other supervisors.
Compliance: position researches all aspects of projects and equipment and implements appropriate procedures in order to maintain compliance with all applicable agency regulations, local, state and federal standards, guidelines and codes to include the American Correctional Association (ACA), the International Plumbing Code (IPC), Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Trains inmate workers in the safe and proper use and maintenance of relevant equipment, tools and chemicals. Maintains accurate and timely records of facility grounds maintenance, prepares accurate reports.
Operations: Ensures safe and sanitary installation and reliable operation of all plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, central plant, and other requisite services serving the BVCC Physical Plant. Position also ensures safe code compliant potable water service, drainage, and natural gas distribution systems, food service, and laundry by monitoring systems, effecting corrective action, direction related equipment, overseeing the work, and supervising inmate workers during all phases of work including estimating, pre-design, design review, installation, repair and/or replacement. Ensure reliable delivery of service at BVCC by scheduling work and monitoring status and/or progress on numerous projects as assigned.
Position oversees plumbing operations, to include new construction and repairs, as well maintenance of central plant, kitchen, laundry and medical equipment by monitoring systems and performing predictive and corrective maintenance. Position also assists with general maintenance operations. Reviews plans, researches code requirements, designs layout, schedules and assigns tasks to subordinate staff and inmates. Coordinates with other units and trades when planning projects in order to maximize efficiency and minimize costs; monitors work as it's performed and inspects final product.
Inventory & Budget: position justifies and requests operating budget based on known and predicted needs and by conducting & tracking inventory and expenses; maintains accurate and on-going records of all projects, parts and equipment; anticipates replacement of tools, machines and equipment and maintains record of maintenance and service manuals in order to remain prepared for urgent, emergent and daily problems with plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting; ensures implementation of processes to prevent/detect theft.
Position is subject to facility call back and working additional hours or shifts to ensure safety and security. Position is subject to schedules which include weekends, holidays and various shift times. Position may work in close proximity to industrial equipment and/or in inclement weather. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.
Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address:
[email protected]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Liz Ramos at
[email protected].
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at
[email protected] or call 719-728-0270.
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.
