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State of Connecticut

Head Nurse (40 Hour)

Rocky Hill, CT · On-site

$95K - $126K/yr

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State of Connecticut

Head Nurse (40 Hour)

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$95K - $126K/yr

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$16.66 - $23.32/hr

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$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

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Correctional Electrician (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut

Newtown, CT • On-site

$71K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring Correctional Electricians to fill a vacancies at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown, and Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • Visit our NEWState Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information;
  • Professional growth and development opportunities;
  • A healthy work/life balance for all employees!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours a week, scheduled Monday - Friday, and is entitled to excellent benefits including health and dental.
  • Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend the 14-week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT.
  • Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

As a Correctional Electrician, you will be responsible for the maintenance of:
  • Emergency generators and emergency lighting;
  • Fence alarm systems;
  • Perimeter lighting;
  • Motorized gates;
  • Fire alarm systems;
  • Emergency power/UPS equipment;
  • Cell door control systems;
  • Surveillance cameras and recording system infrastructure;
  • High/low voltage distribution system;
  • Equipment in both the kitchen & laundry areas;
  • Facility and cell infrastructure wiring;
  • Record of tool inventory/control;
  • Snow and ice removal; and
  • Supervising assigned inmates.

ABOUT US
The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.
The Connecticut Department of Correction is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re-entry programming.
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un-sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.
The Engineering/Facilities Management Services unit is responsible for providing centralized direction and technical assistance throughout the agency, including management of the capital budget and plan; project design, approval and management; facility preventative maintenance; and repair. Recently completed projects include building an outdoor firearms training range, conversion of a vacant building to a housing unit at the Gates Correctional Institution, roofing to the main building at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and installation of improved body alarms at the Hartford Correctional Center. The unit coordinates the recycling program of the Department of Correction, recycling over 1,310 tons of cardboard and similarly large numbers of plastic, glass and cans.
For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!
Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  • This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alejandro G. Dávila-Hurtado at alejandro.davila-hurtado@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of electrical systems and equipment.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Repairs, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, wiring, switches, fixtures, circuit breakers, emergency lighting, fire alarms, etc.;
  • Determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as amp meter, voltmeter and Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (VOM) tester and repairs defects by replacing burnt-out elements, fuses or wiring and cleaning or re-wiring components;
  • Provides instruction and training and maintains custody of and disciplines a group of inmates assigned electrical maintenance duties;
  • Instructs inmates in planning, layout and wiring of new installations and making equipment adjustments using hand tools;
  • Keeps records and completes necessary reports;
  • Evaluates performance of each inmate assigned to work area;
  • Maintains discipline and enforces security measures;
  • May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;
  • May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
  • May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in electrical repair and installation work;
  • Knowledge of principles and operations of electrical systems;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to analyze quickly and accurately extent and cause of electrical malfunctions and failures;
  • Ability to
    • interpret and revise electrical wiring and schematic drawings;
    • plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments and estimate costs;
    • operate and utilize computerized and automated control systems;
    • maintain records and prepare reports;
    • instruct others in techniques and skills of electrical maintenance work;
    • perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience as an electrician.
NOTE: Based on an individual's technical experience, the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the highly skilled level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the electrical trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings;
  • Experience with the installation and repair of control wiring for motors, automation, fire-alarm, security CCTV and data networks;
  • Experience with inspection, testing, and repair of electrical appliances including kitchen and laundry equipment;
  • Experience with standby generators, transfer switch, and UPS systems;
  • Experience applying the National Electrical Code;
  • Experience with Building Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel; and
  • Valid E-1 (Unlimited Electrical Contractor) or E-2(Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson) license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
  • A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates a

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