Posting number: 2026-06201
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Job classification: WMS BAND 3
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Management, Maintenance
SummaryDeputy Director of Prisons Maintenance & OperationsFull-time/Permanent $10,270-$11,261 Monthly
Washington Management System (WMS) Band 3
Position #DC15
Tumwater, WA
Reporting to the Director of Prison and Operations Maintenance, this position supports the administration of the statewide public works program for the Department of Corrections (DOC). This Position will provide senior administrative management and oversight of all Prison facilities plant maintenance and operations functions. This position will primarily concentrate on overseeing complex projects that facilities are unable to manage autonomously due to limitations in the skills and capabilities of lead staff to effectively complete them.
This position has statewide responsibility to provide leadership and statewide management support and coordination for 9 facility plant managers and maintenance departments to implement, coordinate and sustain the facilities life safety systems, sanitation systems, maintenance, efficiency in the sustainability of the Ecology Processes and operations program on a division-wide level. This position will also directly supervisor two warm closed prisons to include: Larch Corrections Center (LCC) and Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women (MCCCW).
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online application accessible via the 'Apply' button located at the top right corner of this posting and attach the following required documents:
- Cover letter regarding your interest in this position.
- Detailed chronological resume. Your resume will not substitute for the 'Work Experience' section of the online application.
- Include at least three professional-level references with valid phone number and email for each.
Tasks Include:
- Provide senior level administrative management of maintenance and operations programs for nine Prison facilities.
- Provide direction to and support Prison facilities in managing security electronics systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
building automation systems, carpentry, grounds, and custodial services. - Manage division-wide preventative maintenance programs, manage division-wide service request program.
- Serve as the senior administrator, lead, SME, and primary strategist for maintenance, building/equipment operation, and asset preservation for the Prisons Division.
- Provide subject-matter expertise to Department executives, Prisons leadership, Capital Programs, Budget, Office of
Financial Management, and State Legislature regarding Prisons facilities maintenance and operations programs
and the resources necessary to manage humane correctional facilities, protect lives and provide safe communities. - Lead and coordinate with staff and contractors related to buildings/equipment emergencies and unplanned repairs and
projects. - Assist with the coordination of emergency purchases, repair, and/or replacements.
- Assist Plant Managers during emergencies to minimize facility damage and impacts to incarcerated individuals and personnel.
- Manage and resolve issues that rise beyond the capability of the facilities to resolve on their own.
- Direct, manage, and participate in the development and implementation of agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to Prisons facilities maintenance and facility operations.
- Provide assistance and oversight in the development and management of Prisons facilities maintenance agreements.
- Provide recommendations for facilities maintenance department staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Provide administrative leadership and management to Prisons facilities maintenance staff by setting, monitoring, and providing feedback on performance standards.
- Ensure accountability and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules, and regulations related to facility operations.
- Evaluate and determine needed certifications and licenses for facilities maintenance departments.
Tasks Include:
- Managing staff, ensuring upkeep, repair, and regular inspection of all physical infrastructure to ensure readiness for possible reopening on short notice.
- Ensuring the facilities are safe, secure, and a functional environment for both staff and incarcerated.
Ten (10) years of professional experience in facilities management and maintenance operations and/or construction project management. This must include at least five (5) years in a senior administrative or supervisory capacity overseeing diverse maintenance programs in a 24/7 complex facility or construction project management.
• Leadership & Management: Proven experience in executive-level supervision, specifically managing subordinate leaders across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive operational knowledge of institutional and correctional or medical facility systems, including life safety, sanitation, and electrical/mechanical systems within a 24-hour environment.
• Project Oversight: Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale public works projects or facility maintenance programs requiring advanced technical oversight.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of state and federal regulations, including ACA standards, PREA, Department of Enterprise (DES) Public Works and State Procurement requirements and state building codes, with a proven ability to ensure division-wide compliance.
"A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required general experience."
Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field. Supplemental informationThe mission of DOC is Improving public safety by positively changing lives'
For additional information about the agency, please visitdoc.wa.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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. Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
-Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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 in close proximity to 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
-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.We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: -Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.-Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.-Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.-Promote inclusiveness.-Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.-Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
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 (dependent on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
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.
The 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 on the first day of employment.For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Alaina Olson, Human Resource Consultant, at alaina.olson@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.