CDOC Master Plumber Captain CSLTS III (Denver)

Due to the States current hiring freeze this position will not be filled until January 1 2026 or after unless a hiring freeze waiver/exemption has been approved.

The following announcement has been approved for recruitment through the waiver/exemption process during the temporary hiring freeze.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This Correctional Support Licensed Trades Supervisor III (CSLTS III) is the Master Plumber for the Denver Correctional Complex. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing supervision of assigned staff; ensuring the safe compliant efficient and effective repair and maintenance of facility plumbing equipment/systems; ensuring the safety and security of the public staff and inmates. This position promotes the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission Vision and Value Statement with integrity and commitment.

This position is the Master of Record for the facility utilizing Master license to secure permits from the State Plumbing Board and serving as liaison with the State Plumbing Inspector. Within its area of responsibility position procures all required registrations certifications and permit and inspects work progress processes and quality to ensure strict compliance with all applicable regulations standards and guidelines.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring safe secure compliant modernized and upgraded operations of plumbing systems and and supporting peripheral equipment throughout the facility.
• Supervises the domestic and waste water facilities as the Operator in Responsible Charge
• Designs installs repairs modifies inspects and tests boiler systems and controls water and sewage piping backflow prevention devices steam and condensate piping and controls water wells chlorination wet and dry fire suppression devices and systems heat exchanges steam and natural gas devices underground waste water steam and natural gas lines as well as medical and dental vacuum pumps.
• Participating in large scale capital improvement projects reviewing plans and coordinating with contractors Physical Plant Manager Custody/Control and other facility supervisors to ensure efficiency security and safety.
• Monitoring expenditures operating budgets inventory generating reports and ensuring efficient use of resources in accordance with fiscal rules;
• Participating in the development of security policies and enforcing these policies by personally participating in searching escorting transporting inspecting and physically restraining inmates as needed.
• Supervising assigned staff assigning tasks creating work schedules monitoring time approving leave requests and completing payroll documentation.
• Participating in hiring process ensuring accurate position descriptions monitoring staff work practices skills and abilities and implementing mandatory Performance Management Program (PMP).
• Coaching and mentoring assigned staff promoting retention by focusing on professionalism teamwork individual and unit accountability clear communication of goals and expectations and efficient and effective operations.
• Training employees in the CDOC policy and methods of supervision agency Administrative Regulations facility Operational Memoranda Posted Operational Rules and Post Orders and ensuring completion of mandatory annual training.
• Resolving informal grievances

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience must be clearly described within thework history and job dutiessection of your application to meet this requirement. Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

License -Active Master Plumber License in good standingthrough the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).A copy of your license must be attached.

Experience- Six (6) years of employment as a plumber performing predictive preventive and corrective maintenance on residential or commercial facilities. At least one (1) of the six years must include Boiler Operations maintenance and repair.

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:

• Proficiency in supervision of personnel to include strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and mentor assigned staff to promote retention by focusing on professionalism teamwork individual and unit accountability clear communication of goals and expectations and effective and efficient operations.
• Proficiency in the preventive predictive and corrective maintenance of plumbing systems and their supporting peripheral equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints conduct relevant research and create an estimate of time material labor and cost for projects.
• Ability to plan and ensure effective implementation of best methods and strategies to accomplish safe compliant operations at optimal efficiency.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) policy and effective and thoughtful performance management oversight.
• 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
• Determination to follow policy and provide efficient effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly
• Ability to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills manipulate computerized inventory module and communicate via computer based e-mail
• Ability to effectively work with inmates through daily supervision and instruction while working in a variety of settings
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates or maintenance issues
• 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 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

• Current back flow domestic water operator and wastewater certifications
• Background in HVAC and Boiler maintenance and repair

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process:

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include but is not limited to a suitability screening eSkills Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired CompetenciesandPreferred Qualificationsas listed above. Resumes and see resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058) applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support atMon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment:

Per 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not promote anyone who may have contact with a resident who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging in 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 promote anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants 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.

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:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

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: 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 .

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.

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 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 SpecialistKristen Lange ator call.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.