Maintenance Specialist - Electrician - Journey 2 Lead

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for a Maintenance Specialist, Electrician, Journey 2/Lead position for the Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) located in Palmer, Alaska. Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. What You Will Be Doing: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, install, repair, monitor, and maintain electrical systems at Palmer Correctional Center. Performs installation, maintenance and repairs on the entire facility electrical system, from the main switchboard, through all distribution equipment and panels and to all connected equipment and devices while using proper safety procedures such as log out/tag out methods etc. Inspects, tests and repairs emergency power transfer switching equipment and is able to perform advanced diagnostics on the PLC and its I/O devices. Inspects, tests and repairs uninterruptible power systems. Perform advanced diagnostics on system`s PLC`s and its batteries and switching devices. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry. Benefits of Joining Our Team: In joining Palmer Correctional Center, you will become an important part of a team working to promote public safety as well as having an opportunity for continued learning and career growth. We offer flexible work schedules, medical and retirement benefits, and an opportunity to make a difference in your community. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Palmer Correctional Center is a medium and minimum custody facility which houses up to 500 inmates and 106 employees. Choosing to live and work in the charming Matanuska-Susitna Valley comes with a multitude of benefits; like that smaller hometown feel, access to every amenity, and an often shorter and less stressful work commute; just to name a few. Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, a positive outlook and demeanor, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and the ability to remain calm in a multitude of situations. We are seeking an individual with a strong work ethic, the ability to apply problem solving and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgement while also ensuring contribution to a team.Minimum Qualifications Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments. This job class is part of a series of competency-based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MAINTENANCESPECIALIST.pdf (Download PDF reader). Additional Required Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Applicants are required to provide the following at the time of interview: A list of 3 professional references If using education to meet the MQs, a copy of your degree or transcripts A copy of your Certificate of Fitness 3 most recent performance evaluations. If all 3 cannot be provided, a written explanation as to the reason. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. PREA NOTIFICATION The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including: Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institutions. 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 above. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS Please be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance. FINGERPRINT NOTICE All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check. DRIVER'S LICENCE REQUIREMENT Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty. EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.