Corrections Construction Electrician Superintendent: Central Administration #00460

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Construction Electrician Superintendent: Central Administration to lead on-site construction activities at the DOC Headquarters. The role oversees semi-skilled inmate workers, manages safety, materials, and quality, and ensures alignment with design, budget, and schedule expectations.

The position requires knowledge of commercial electrical trades, local building codes, OSHA safety standards, and the ability to travel statewide with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the commercial electrical trade and renovations.
• Knowledge of Virginia Building Code regulations (VUSBC) for commercial construction.
• Knowledge of construction safety OSHA standards and environment requirements.
• Skilled in managing on-site construction teams and project schedules.
• Skilled in operating construction tools and machinery.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Ability to travel statewide with overnight stays.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions and with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Owns day-to-day site functions, planning, coordinating and supervising inmate workers.
• Ensure project safety, manage material delivery and quality control.
• Provide technical assistance on construction methods and equipment.
• Coordinate resources, resolve conflicts, and deliver on schedule and budget.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Construction safety OSHA

Team supervision

Field reporting

Travel statewide

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Title: Corrections Construction Electrician Superintendent: Central Administration #00460

State Role Title:Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $59,640 - 93,038

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Enhances public safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Department of Corrections staff and inmates, by meeting re-entry objectives and by providing effective security, programming, custody and control of adult inmates in a major correctional facility. Ability to advocate for the business needs of the Department of Corrections.

Supports the organizational objective to provide major renovation and construction services to agencies within the Commonwealth of Virginia utilizing inmate workforce labor.

The Correction Construction Unit Superintendent “owns” the day-to-day functions and responsibilities for their job site, including, but not limited to, planning, coordinating and supervising a variety of semi-skilled VADOC inmates, ensuring project safety, managing material delivery/control, promoting quality control and providing technical assistance related to construction methods and equipment.

The Construction Superintendent is expected to exercise sound judgment, to identify, coordinate and use resources appropriately, to anticipate and pro-actively resolve conflicts and to deliver their project in accordance with design, budget and schedule expectations.

Regular out of town, weeklong overnight travel required in performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge in the commercial Electrical trade construction and renovations of building structures. Knowledge of the regulations of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) as it applies to commercial construction. Knowledge of Construction safety OSHA standards, environmental and conservation requirements. Skilled in managing an on-site construction team and project schedules. Skilled in the proper operations of the variety of construction trade related machines, powered and hand tools. Skilled in providing instruction to a minimally skilled workforce in the commercial construction trades. Skilled in the preparation of paper and electronic records such as daily reports, field orders and time keeping reports. Ability to interpret and build in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, and other construction documents. Ability to travel statewide with frequent overnight stay in the performance of duties. Ability to work and stand on a regular basis, out of doors, in extreme hot and cold weather working conditions. Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated experience working jobsite as a Commercial Construction Tradesman in a Supervisory role. Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with minimum Class “B” endorsement. Current DPOR construction trades licensure. Experience in the operations of construction earthmoving equipment.

Commercial Construction Heavy Equipment Operators experience. Prefer working knowledge Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel, MS Project, Word, Outlook). Desire and ability to work beyond comfort zone within construction trades.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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.

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.

Advertised: 02 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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