Electrician Licensed Supervisor

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Kentucky State Penitentiary is seeking candidates for the position of Electrician Licensed Supervisor to work at the institution.

The Electrician Licensed Supervisor requires a Master Electrician license from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction. This position works throughout the institution addressing maintenance issues that arise on a daily basis.

A normal workday would consist of preventive maintenance, service repairs and installation of new equipment. This position will be responsible for the supervision of inmates assigned to this area, teaching and training assigned inmates related trades and skills.

A successful candidate must possess:

• Strong communication skills

• Good time management

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent organizational skills and problem solving

• Teamwork and leadership abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to deal with working at heights

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a Master Electrician by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38346

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.