Job Description

Posting number: 2026-06504

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: Prisons - AHCC

Job classification: ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Maintenance

Electrician Supervisor

Full Time / Non-Permanent

Salary Range: $8,055 - $9,341 Monthly

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position Electrician Supervisor at Airway Heights Corrections Center, located in Airway Heights, WA. AHCC is an adult male incarcerated prison corrections facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane, WA. AHCC consists of a main facility that houses medium- and long-term minimum-custody I/I's. A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimum-security unit for I/I's with minimum-custody or lower.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all I/I can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

This non-permanent appointment is anticipated to last six (6) to eight (8) months, though it may end sooner or be extended.

A completed application packet will include:

Examples of duties

As an Electrician Supervisor some duties will be:

• The Electrician Supervisor supervises a work crew of three to five Incarcerated Individuals in safe and
  proper methods of electrical maintenance of a minimum and medium security institution and support
  facilities.
• Performs emergency backup diesel generator testing.
• Operates repairs, inspects, maintains motor control systems, switching gear, and pump motors.
• Repairs and installs electrical conduit for electrical, security and low voltage systems.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs electrical power to various commercial equipment to include washers, driers, steam kettles, ranges, toasters, grills, hot food carts, ovens, steam tables, and autoclave.
• Maintains repairs or installs all lighting systems to include
  incandescent high intensity discharges high pressure sodium and fluorescent types of various voltage ranges,
• Maintains documentation, keeps records and works on projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Electrical Journeyman Certification (01 L&I License) Valid State issued Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Eight years experience in electrical field, four years as journeyman in commercial or industrial work. Graduate of
state approved four year apprenticeship program. Training in high voltage (600 to 20,000 volts) maintenance.

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 www.wes.organd www.aice-eval.org 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. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

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
• 3 days bereavement pay per 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 Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Josalyn.cork@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.