Correctional Electrician
Recruitment #241129-2370CO-001
| Location |
Somers, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $62,099* - $80,789/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 12/16/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Do you have a valid E1 or E2 License in Connecticut? If so, we have a terrific opportunity for you!
What we can offer you
- Explore our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to get an understanding of the various benefits we provide to our employees.
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our employees' success.
- A healthy work/life balance (video) is a priority for us. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of all employees.
Position highlights
- This position is full time on first shift, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 AM until 3:00 PM.
- Selected candidates will be required to attend a paid 14-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.
- To learn more about the duties for this position, please see the Examples of Duties section below or refer to the class specification here.
About us
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Selection Plan
To apply
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Important information after you apply
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch, but it does not impact your state service credit.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Benjamin Beaudry at Benjamin.Beaudry@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of electrical systems and equipment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Repair and maintenance of:
- Emergency generators and emergency lighting;
- Fence alarm systems;
- Perimeter lighting;
- Motorized gates;
- Fire alarm systems;
- Emergency power/UPS equipment;
- Cell door control systems;
- Surveillance cameras and recording system infrastructure;
- High/low voltage distribution system;
- Equipment in both the kitchen & laundry areas;
- Facility and cell infrastructure wiring;
- Record of tool inventory/control;
- Snow and ice removal; and
- Supervising assigned inmates.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in electrical repair and installation work;
- Knowledge of principles and operations of electrical systems;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to analyze quickly and accurately extent and cause of electrical malfunctions and failures;
- Ability to
- interpret and revise electrical wiring and schematic drawings;
- plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments and estimate costs;
- operate and utilize computerized and automated control systems;
- maintain records and prepare reports;
- instruct others in techniques and skills of electrical maintenance work;
- perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
- Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years
of experience as an electrician.
NOTE: Based on an individual’s technical experience, the length of credited
service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One
(1) year of the General Experience must have been at the highly skilled level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the electrical trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
- Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings;
- Experience with the installation and repair of control wiring for motors, automation, fire-alarm, security CCTV and data networks;
- Experience with inspection, testing, and repair of electrical appliances including kitchen and laundry equipment;
- Experience and knowledge with standby generators, transfer switch, and UPS systems;
- Ability to apply the National Electrical Code;
- Experience with Building Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel;
- Valid E-1 (Unlimited Electrical Contractor) or E-2 (Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson) license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates and to the hazards and discomfort of working with electrical power systems.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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