Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in Newcastle, WY. The Journeyman Electrician performs journey-level electrical work, including construction, remodeling, repair, and preventive maintenance of electrical systems in State buildings, providing a safe, well-maintained, and comfortable environment for state employees, inmates, visitors, and the general public.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Human Resource Contact: raquel.christensen3 or

Responsible for and specializes in electrical design, installation, alteration, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of main and branch circuits of interior and exterior electrical systems.

Repairs power distribution, transformer, emergency generators, and other miscellaneous electrical components.

Performs planning, estimation, and commissioning of new construction and renovations of electrical systems and equipment, which requires being directly involved in calculating and balancing three-phase panel loads.

Reads electrical blueprints, diagrams, wiring schematics, and other drawings.

Compiles documents, analyzes test data, and performs electrical calculations to determine the source of problems and the corrective action to take.

Uses various electrical test instruments to determine power requirements and availability.

Preference may be given to those with four (4) years of progressive work experience in Electrical Trades with the acquired knowledge at the level of an Electrician, plus a Journeyman Electrician License.

Possesses the knowledge to provide a wide range of electrical expertise in the new build, repair, remodel, and refurbish of electrical systems.

Knowledge of State and Local electrical codes.

As required by the licensing board

Journeyman's Electrician License

Must be able to work in varied or extreme weather conditions

Ability to work in tight spaces

Ability to walk great distances throughout the facility and grounds

Standing for long periods

Stooping, kneeling, stretching, bending, swatting, and reaching on an occasional but prolonged basis

Ability to lead inmate work crews

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff members are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.

Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check prior to the appointment.

The WDOC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.

The WDOC complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.

WDOC has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.