Marine Operations Supervisor | Industries Manager 3

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Marine Operations Supervisor | Industries Manager 3

Full Time | Exempt

Location: McNeil Island Stewardship | McNeil Island, WA

Salary Range: $7,170 - $9,145 Monthly

The candidate of choice must be comfortable working with incarcerated individuals as you required to work each shift at the McNeil Island Stewardship.

Are you ready to lead meaningful work that builds skilled trades professionals while strengthening public safety?

The Reentry Correctional Industries team is seeking a dynamic leader to help shape one of the most unique and impactful incarcerated work programs in the state.

Working at the McNeil Island Stewardship, Correctional Industries is committed to expanding work training opportunities that develop marketable job skills, promote strong work ethics, and reduce the tax burden of corrections!

The Industries Manager 3 plays a vital role in advancing that mission by ensuring incarcerated workers receive structured, accountable, and skill-building experiences that prepare them for successful reentry.

Serving in a key leadership capacity, this position manages the operational and program activities of Correctional Industries’ incarcerated work programs within the McNeil Island Stewardship.

In close collaboration with superintendents, agency administration, managers, CI staff, and both internal and external stakeholders, this role ensures programs operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable WAC, RCW, agency policies, and state and federal laws.

The McNeil Island Stewardship offers incarcerated workers rare and valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience in marine and construction trades.

This position provides direct leadership and oversight of marine operations and marine maintenance sections, ensuring these programs deliver high-quality, living-wage trade skills while maintaining strong operational standards.

If you are a collaborative, mission-driven leader who values operational excellence and believes in the power of work-based learning to change lives, we invite you to bring your expertise to this impactful role.

A completed application packet will include:

Requirements

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service and are committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As an Industries Manager 3, some of your duties will include:

• Developing work lists, supervising in-water and dry-dock vessel maintenance and repairs as well as for the applicable waterfront infrastructures
• Reviewing and assigning work orders to marine maintenance staff and shore crews
• Inspecting vessel repair work to ensure that it is complete and in compliance with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations and industry standards
• Monitoring incoming materials and supplies to ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are properly maintained; conducting annual SDS audits and maintain audit records
• Coordinating proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste resulting from maintenance and repair activities
• Monitoring shipyard area and work to ensure that it is carried out in compliance with Department of Ecology (DOE) storm water management requirements
• Coordinating daily vessel operations to achieve maintenance and repair objectives, drill and exercise goals, and safety goals
• Identifying materials, supplies and services needed; create, review and submit purchase requests
• Performing annual staff evaluations and work with them to improved performance, as well as ensure position descriptions (PD) are current and updated as necessary
• Conducting and properly documenting tool and equipment inventories quarterly and maintain accountability IAW DOC Tool Control Policy 420.500
• Coordinating and participating in safety and security drills and exercises for both vessels and facility
• Regularly reviewing applicable USCG regulations in order to maintain compliance

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

• Trades school/high school or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the ship repair industry or related field*
• Two (2) years’ in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance standards, marine engineering standards, boatyard best-management practices
• Knowledge of USCG and homeland Security regulations, including security requirements of passenger vessels
• Proficient with computer-based software (i.e., Outlook, Excel, etc
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of Marine vessels up to 100 gross tons, to include wooden, fiber glass and steel structures, vessel engine room maintenance
• Possess a valid “Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or obtain a TWIC with 30-days of employment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

*Trades school certificate in welding, ship-building or related industry may substitute for equal years of experience

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Possess a valid USCG Master Inland license to operate marine vessels up to 100 Gross Registered Tons.
• Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation or closely related field from a recognized accredited college and/or university whose accreditations are recognized by U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate vessels in Emergency situations or when necessary to maintain operations
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance standards, marine engineering standards and basic marlinspike seamanship

Additional 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.

Our Core Values:

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

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.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 near 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 will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

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.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework.

If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.

Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.

Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process.

Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.