Job Description

Description

The Mission of the (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime.
This exam includes the standards required for the Department\'s compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003.

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is currently accepting new applications for an Electrical Foreman to plan, supervise, and perform electrical and electronics work. This announcement will be used for the South Boise Complex to include Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC), Idaho State Correctional Institution (ISCI), South Boise Women\'s Correctional Center (SBWCC), South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI) including the Pre-Release Center, and Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI). This is a working electrical foreman position and subject to after hours and weekend call-backs.

If you previously applied for the position of Electrical Foreman with this or any State agency and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. The Hiring lists may be created from open competitive and/or department State Agency Promotional applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies in the Boise area.

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays. On average, employer paid portions of these benefits is equivalent to 40% of an employee\'s annual salary.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent low-cost
• Participation in one of the nation\'s best state retirement systems
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Multiple savings plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans

Example of Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, supervises, and performs cost estimates, all the steps required for installation, and inspection of electrical systems and service work in new and remodeled facilities
• Provides input for budgets, cost projections, and program objectives
• Writes electrical and contract specifications
• Issues and evaluates bids from private contractors
• Recommends and coordinates bid selections and writes purchase requests
• Interprets and draws blueprints
• Supports work inmate workers and apprentices and evaluates their performance
• Provides vocational training to residents
• Installs, maintains and repairs wiring, motors, and controls on single and three phase circuits
• Maintains and repairs high voltage generators and switching gear for back-up power systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs solid state, programmable controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a journeyman electrician in accordance with Title 54, Chapter 10, Idaho Code
• Good knowledge of electrical safety practices
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices
• Experience planning, installing, and maintaining commercial electrical work relating to building construction and equipment repair; operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical motors up to 500 horsepower; interpreting commercial electrical construction blueprints; using electrical metering and motor testing equipment; installing and maintaining commercial electrical control panels and relays with integrated circuitry, and alarm and detection devices for high and low voltage equipment; developing material and equipment cost estimates for electrical projects; evaluating electrical specifications and performance criteria
• Willing to work non-traditional hours at a correctional facility while maintaining custody of assigned inmate workers

Supplemental Information

HIRING INFORMATION:
To be hired, a candidate will have a history and background supportive of Department mission goals and will be subject to:

• Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug testing
• Have a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
• Have a history of law-abiding behavior
• Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUI\'s, adverse driving convictions and employment history may make you ineligible for employment

Non-hiring restrictions are in place for candidates who:

• Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
• Have a dishonorable discharge from military service
• Currently are using, dealing, or are associated with illegal drugs
• Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
• Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year)

Thank you for your interest in employment with Idaho Department of Correction!

OVERTIME NOTICE: At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

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