DOLA - Local Utility Management Assistance Program Manager (Community & Economic Development IV)
State of Colorado
StalePosted Apr 15
⚠ Possibly Stale
Posted: April 14, 2026 (43 days ago)
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Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Supervisor (Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Foreman)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Florence, Colorado
Salary
$36.71 - $42.83
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading teams of inmates to maintain and fix essential utility systems like boilers, electrical distribution, water, sewage, and air conditioning in a federal prison.
It requires hands-on technical skills in repairs and operations while prioritizing security and safety in a correctional setting.
A good fit would be someone with supervisory experience, mechanical expertise in utilities, and comfort working in a high-security environment with prisoners.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to supervise inmate crews in a correctional setting
- Aptitude and experience working with prisoners while maintaining security
- Hands-on training and experience in operating and repairing utility systems (e.g., boilers, electrical distribution, sewage, water systems)
- Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, including switch gear, transformers, and metering
- Skills in repairing piping, expansion joints, hangers, and related mechanical components
- Commitment to institutional security duties as a primary responsibility
- Detailed resume evidence of relevant experience to meet WS-4742 series qualifications
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-4742 Series.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:
Supervises inmate crews responsible for the repair and operation of utility systems and equipment.
Systems which may be present include but are not limited to Steam producing boilers, condensate return systems, fire pumps, feedwater systems, and sewage filtering and monitoring systems.
Responsible for the distribution of all high voltage electrical loads including switch gear, transformers and metering devices.
In addition to the efficient operation and maintenance of the institution boilers, air conditioning equipment, water, sewage and electricity generation and distribution, responsible for replacing and or repairing thousands of feet of steel piping, expansion joints and hangers.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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