Carpenter Supervisor: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00089

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Carpenter Supervisor at the Coffeewood Correctional Center to oversee maintenance and repair activities across a major institution. The role requires leadership of inmate workers and hands-on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and related tasks to ensure facility integrity.

Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, responding to work requests, and coordinating with the Building and Grounds team.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, building construction, masonry, tools, blueprints, materials, and measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise the work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate materials and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance throughout a major correctional institution.
• Supervise inmate workers in installation, maintenance, and repair of the facility.
• May respond to emergency callbacks on a rotating basis.
• May assist in other Building and Grounds duties (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Effective communication

Estimate materials & costs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Carpenter Supervisor: Coffeewood Correctional Center #00089

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $51,343.00 - $80,093.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Coffeewood Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position performs preventative and corrective maintenance throughout a major correctional institution. Responsible for maintaining buildings and structures by performing preventive maintenance, repair, construction, and replacement of components. Maintains inventory through planning and purchasing and responds to work requests in a timely manner in a Total Maintenance System (TMS).

Supervises inmate workers in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the facility. May respond to emergency callbacks for service on a rotating basis. May assist in other areas of Building and Grounds department, including preventative maintenance, construction projects, equipment repair, electrical, welding, plumbing, electronics, or outside maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic knowledge of all aspects of carpentry, building construction, masonry, tools, blueprints, materials, and measurements. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise the work of others. Demonstrated ability to estimate materials and cost. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Training, certification, or license in related trades. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Additional experience in any of the following: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, ventilation and Air-Conditioning, HVAC, Vehicle or Equipment Repair, Locksmith, Painting and Electronics. Correctional experience. Considerable skills in the use of tools of the trade. Proven skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs and Outlook or preventative maintenance programs.

Special Instructions

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.