CDOC Licensed Journeyman Plumber Lieutenant CSLTS II (Sterling)

Pueblo Community College; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental health plans

Short and long term disability

Paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Corrections at the Sterling Correctional Facility seeks a Licensed Journeyman Plumber Lieutenant to lead plumbing and related trades. Primary duties include supervising staff and inmate crews, ensuring safe and compliant operations, and coordinating projects from design to completion.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining critical facility services while upholding security and safety standards in a complex

Qualifications

• Active Journeyman Plumber license required.
• Five (5) years of plumbing maintenance experience in residential/commercial settings.
• Experience supervising staff and inmate workers in a structured environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and plan projects with cost estimates.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and sanitary plumbing, HVAC and related systems in the facility.
• Supervise staff and inmate crews; train and mentor as needed.
• Coordinate with other trades; plan, estimate, and oversee projects from design to completion.
• Maintain records on projects, parts and equipment; manage budget and inventory.
• Respond to emergencies and uphold high security and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Journeyman Plumber license

Tools

Blueprints reading

PPE usage

Maintenance planning

Job description

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.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

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 vacancy is for the Sterling Correctional Facility.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor II (CSLTS II) position is a Licensed Journeyman Plumber Lieutenant position for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) at the Sterling Correctional Facility. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; ensuring the efficient and effective maintenance and repair of facility plumbing and other trade projects; supervisor of staff and inmate crews. This position promotes the Colorado Department of Corrections 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 communication trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches; monitors workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity, or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises, and escorts inmates according to facility policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting. 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/Work Lead

Position provides safety and security through supervision or work lead responsibilities of assigned staff and inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Trains and instructs staff and inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures to ensure efficient, safe and effective completion of assigned tasks; stresses safe construction practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff and inmates; exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Staff Supervision/Work Lead

Participates in hiring process by interviewing candidates and making recommendations; prepares performance plans, and conducts performance evaluations; resolves informal staff and/or inmate grievances. Assigns tasks, monitors and inspects work progress and ensures assigned staff receives required training; coaches, and mentors staff regarding agency supervision and processes and in preparation for career growth and opportunity.

Inmate Supervision

Participates in the interview and hiring process in order to ensure appropriate placement on work crews and training needs are met; position ensures inmate workers are trained in all aspects of building, and grounds maintenance (i.e., correct methods, tool use and care, reading blueprints, performing specific trades, planning a project) monitors project progress, inspects work, and ensures timely completion of tasks. Ensures inmate evaluations are completed, tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances according to agency policy; reduces inmate idleness, and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Position may provide supervisory duties for additional inmate crews in the absence of another supervisor.

Operations

Ensures safe and sanitary installation and reliable operation of all plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, central plant, and other requisite services serving the 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 the facility by scheduling work and monitoring status and/or progress on numerous projects as assigned. Position serves as Journeyman Plumber for the facility; 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.

Position may be assigned to assist other trades supervisors and crews.

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.

Work Experience

Ensure that the “Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. That you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. “See resume” statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the “work experience” section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

License:
Active Journeyman Plumber license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Attach a copy of your license to your application.

AND
Experience:
Your experience must be clearly described within the work experience section of your application to meet minimum qualifications.
Five (5) years of employment experience performing preventive, predictive and corrective plumbing maintenance in a residential and/or commercial setting.
OR

Applicant may meet the five (5) year experience requirement with a combination of work experience as follows:
A minimum of three (3) years of employment experience, as stated above, may be combined with building maintenance experience to meet the five (5) year requirement.
Building Maintenance includes planning, estimating, and performing "hands on" trades such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and/or welding in a residential or commercial setting.

Substitutions:
Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or degree through an accredited, non- correspondence vocational or trade school that resulted in demonstrated competencies equivalent to those learned through the required experience may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Please attach transcripts if you are using this substitution. Transcripts must include the name of the institution, your student ID #, a listing of the course curriculum, the degree earned, and the date awarded.

Required Competencies

• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy
• Ability to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staff
• Self‑motivation
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills
• Exceptional discernment and decision‑making skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Determin­ation to pay special attention to details and follow instruction
• Proficiency in plumbing maintenance
• 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
• Knowledge of all of the factors involved in coordination of a project, especially the unique aspect within a prison facility
• Willingness and ability to train, coach and mentor inmate workers in order to prepare them for community reentry
• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations involving inmates or maintenance issues;
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in high, tight and confined spaces; outside during inclement weather and in close proximity to industrial equipment.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Plumber license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Experience with hot water heater and/or hot water boilers
• Supervisory experience

Supervision

Exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching, mentoring, daily monitoring, performance management (planning, reviewing and evaluating), resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level, responsibility for scheduling and leave approval, and providing input that could affect pay, status, or tenure.

Experience must be clearly described within the work history and job duties section of your application to meet this requirement. Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non‑restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State‑owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Although a valid driver's license is not required for this position, transportation to and from the facility is mandatory to ensure entry through secured checkpoints. Facilities maintain continuous 24/7 security control, and authorized vehicle access is required for entry into the complex.
• 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. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e‑Verify, an Internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non‑residents of the United States.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six‑week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.

Additional Duties

• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down.
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows.
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows.
• Swing a baton in a striking technique.
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic.
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website.

Announcement Communication

If after submitting an application, you should receive an 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: [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

Assessment Schedules

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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.

Accommodations

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 [e-mail] or call 719‑728‑0270.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.