CDOC Plumber/Boiler Operator Lieutenant CSTS II (Buena Vista)

Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS II) Position This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS II) position is a Plumber/Boiler Operator Lieutenant position located at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the public, staff and inmates; ensuring supervision of assigned staff and inmates; ensuring the efficient completion of assigned plumbing and other trade projects, repairs and maintenance; ensuring all work completed is in compliance with applicable regulations and standards and ensuring inventory and budget are properly monitored and maintained. This position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: Five (5) years of professional experience in building trades construction and maintenance (to include corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance); three (3) of the five (5) years must be specialized in the plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting trades with an emphasis on design, installation, and the corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance of water delivery, sewage treatment and boiler operations. OR Applicant may meet the five (5) year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows: A minimum of three (3) years of employment experience in the plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting trades (to include corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance) may be combined with correctional experience. (If you are using correctional experience, be sure to include details in the 'Work Experience' section of the application) *Correctional experience must be security related duties where primary responsibilities included detaining, controlling movement and escorting offenders in a prison facility ; conducting counts and searches while monitoring offender assignments and movement throughout the day.Substitutions: A degree from an accredited non-correspondent college, university or vocational school in plumbing, boiler operations, construction management, or related field that resulted in demonstrated competencies equivalent to the competencies learned through the required experience may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. (if you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must attach a copy of your transcript when submitting an application).Required Competencies:Ability to effectively work with inmates through daily supervision and instructionAbility to respond to emergency situations involving inmates or plumbing, water delivery or waste water/sewage issues.Self motivationTactful and diplomatic interpersonal skillsAbility to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staffExceptional discernment and decision making skillsExcellent communication skillsDetermination to pay special attention to details and follow instructionKnowledge of building construction and irrigation tradesAbility to read blueprints and plan and implement a construction projectAbility to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills, manipulate computerized inventory module and communicate via computer based e-mail.Determination to follow policy and provide efficient, effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly.Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in high, tight and confined spaces.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 languageAbility to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writingPreferred Qualifications:Active Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)Active Colorado Stationary Engineer CertificationCurrent Backflow ASSE CertificationBoiler experience, knowledge, and/or training.ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.