PAINTER SUPERVISOR
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PAINTER SUPERVISOR

WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER (WCC)

FULL-TIME - NON-PERMANENT

This recruitment is open to current WCC employees only

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the non-permanent position of Painter Supervisor at the Washington Corrections Center located in Shelton, Washington.

Washington Corrections Center (WCC) is located 35 miles west of Olympia, the state capitol. WCC is the Reception and Diagnostic Center, a close-custody facility with the primary responsibility to process, test, and classify all adult male felons sentenced to prison in Washington State. The facility has eight living units and houses approximately 1,500 incarcerated individuals. 600 incarcerated individuals are screened and assessed each month. WCC is also major hub for transfer of incarcerated individuals to and from facilities throughout the state.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Under the direction of the Construction Maintenance Project Supervisor, this position supervises painters and/or directs a crew of incarcerated individuals of correctional institutions and performs skilled painting work. They coordinate work with other trades and staff as needed to maintain a high level of security and safety throughout the institution. This position supports the mission by assisting other staff in maintaining the psychical plant which helps create a better environment for staff and incarcerated individuals.

Typical work consists of:

* Plans, supervises, and inspects the work of 4 to 12 incarcerated individuals doing all types of interior and exterior painting.

* Coordinating all work with other trades and staff as needed to maintain a high level of security and safety throughout the institution. Painting is by means of brush, roller, airless, and conventional spray, using oil base, latex, acrylic, lacquer, stain sealers, conventional and waterborne epoxy systems.

* Plans, instructs, supervises, and inspects vinyl printer operations, plotter operations, and silk-screening operations of the t-shirt/jumpsuits.

* Maintain records of work performed, painting materials, and timesheets of incarcerated individual workers.

* Conducts, monitors and maintains logs of safety classes, shop safety, tool training, respirator fit testing and logs paint booth operations for incarcerated individual and staff workers.

* Layout, setup and fabricate all needed signs for WCC grounds and facility buildings in accordance with policy.

* Acts as liaison for the paint department with vendors and contractors.

* Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

* Valid Driver's license.

* Two years of experience as journey-level painter.

Supplemental Information:

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Please attach the following to your application:

* Minimum of three professional references with your application. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS AND ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. YOUR ANSWERS TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Only complete applications will be considered.

* Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

* Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

* We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

* Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

* Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

* Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

* This position is represented by a Union Shop.

* DOC does not use E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

* DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. .

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

* Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

* Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

* Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.

* Promote inclusiveness.

* Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.

* Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email ...@doc1.wa.gov or call us at (360) ###-#### For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.