CDOC Boiler Operator Supervisor TraineeCorrectional Officer I (Denver)

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 moreeffective 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.

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) has developed the Boiler Operator Supervisor Trainee Program in order to train interested and qualified individuals in correctional facility boiler operations.This position is classified as a Correctional Officer I.

This trainee position will receive on-the-job training (OJT) in correctional facility boiler operations while maintaining the safety and security of the assigned correctional facility. This trainee program provides the opportunity to gain relevant work experience toward promotion to a Correctional Support Trades Supervisor (CSTS I) in the Physical Plants Boiler Operations.

Upon successful completion of this trainee program the selected candidate may have the opportunity to advance to a CSTS I position within CDOC which requires 4 years of boiler operator experience or a combination of 2 years of boiler operator experience and 2 years of correctional experience.Must obtain a Stationary Engineer license or equivalent within one (1) year of obtaining a CSTS I position.

Under the supervision of the Facilities Physical Plant Boiler Operations staff this position performs hands on work alongside inmatesand is trained in the following areas:

Ensuring the safety and security of the general public facility staff and inmates; ensuring safe and efficient boiler operations and supervising and training inmate workers. This position prepares inmates for community reentry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission and Vision 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 inmates in the proper use of controlled items tools equipment and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring 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 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 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.

Operations-position ensures the safe efficient compliant and cost effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations; conducts regular checks reads gages works on water heaters air handlers heat exchange pumps and steam traps; ensures complete preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on boiler and associated peripheral systems and equipment.

This position works closely with other trades such as plumbing HVAC electrical and general maintenance and may be required to assist in these areas.

Supervision-position provides supervision of assigned inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission vision and values. Participates in the hiring of inmates trains and instructs inmates in boiler operations and proper use of tools and equipment. Creates schedules assigns work and conducts job evaluations; monitors hours posts wages and updates records. Exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty integrity and ethical behavior. Position provides real life meaningful work experience to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Compliance/Budget -position ensures compliance with Colorado Boiler CodeInternational Mechanical Code American Correctional Association and all applicable policy regulations and standards; position tracks usage of tools equipment and parts expenses and waste in order to remain within allotted budget uses due diligence to discover likely areas of inefficiencies to reduce waste and prevent theft.

Position may be required to work additional hours or shifts to maintain security.
Position works in close proximity to industrial equipment and in a relatively loud and busy atmosphere.

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:
High School Diploma or a GED certificate.

Conditions of Employment:
Must be 18 years of age. Have no felony convictions or domestic violence history and possess a valid unrestricted drivers license.

Required Competencies:

• Strong work ethic integrity and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to motivate co-workers and inmatesto work cooperatively.
• Proficiency in boiler plant operations
• Knowledge of and ability to perform predictive preventive and corrective maintenance on the boiler and peripheral systems/equipment.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and ensure uninterrupted service in a high stress security driven environment with mandatory reporting/logging guidelines.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to local state and federal regulations and guidelines to maintain compliant operations.
• Strong desire to work cohesively as a team
• Ability to effectively supervise inmates and prepare them for successful community re-entry
• Strong desire to ensure organization and the timely systematic completion of repairs and maintenance.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a safe and secure work environment and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to pay special attention to details and determination to use state resources efficiently
• Ability to perform intermediate keyboarding skills manipulate electronic computerized programs and communicate via computer based email.
• 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

• Boiler Operator Certification
• Employment experience as a utility plant or boiler operator
• Employment experience installing repairing and maintaining HVAC systems with hot water boilers or steam boilers above 15 psi.
• Experience providing supervisory/work lead duties making decisions or recommendations that affect the pay status or tenure of subordinate staff or inmates.

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.

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 Qualifications as 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:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age

• Possess a valid drivers license

• 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. . 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 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 thesix-weekColorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

  • 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 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.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) 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: 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 ats.

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.