Description

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement and attach the following items to your application:

• A current resume (Indicating your related experience);
• A Letter of Interest (Preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position; and
• Three professional references.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

To broaden the candidate pool, this position could be filled by a candidate meeting the Ferry Operator Assistant qualifications as an in-training position to a Ferry Operator. To learn more about the qualifications of a Ferry Operator, please see the “qualifications” section of the job posting

Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations.

AGENCY PROFILE:

For information about the Correctional Industries, please visit the Washington CI webpage.

Our mission at the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety'. With more than 8,000 employees, we recognize that staff are our greatest asset, and the efforts of our dedicated workforce have garnered national recognition! Whether the work is inside a prison, out in the field, or an administrative office, DOC staff experience a high degree of personal reward knowing their efforts are creating an environment in which incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to safer communities.

DOC OFFERS:

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• The fulfillment of public service

Duties

As a Ferry Operator or Ferry Operator Assistant in Training some of your duties will include:

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  Serves as Senior Deckhand and Engineer on inspected passenger vessels up to 100 tons and certified for 149-passengers or more..
• Responsible for loading ramps and directing assists deckhands assigned with vessel maintenance, cleanliness, mooring and unmooring of lines.
• Under the direction of the Master, operates the vessel and navigational and communication equipment such as radar, automatic identification systems, radios.
• Conducts safety briefings to passengers; Assists in the startup and shut down of engines, generators and conducts check of engines, reduction gears, auxiliary equipment and emergency equipment at start of shift or during the first hour of shift and again during shift, and end of shift, adding fluids to engines and other equipment as necessary. Conducts security checks of vessel at each docking prior to allowing passengers to board.

• After completion of your in-training program as Ferry Operator Assistant, or as a Ferry Operator, you can assist the Master in the operation of the vessel and will be able to operate the vessel in the event of an emergency or should the Master become incapacitated.

Qualifications

What We Need (Required Qualifications)

What Will Make Your Application Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all DOC policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with CBA and agency policy.
• Report for duty on short notice for a specific timeframe.
• Report to duty outside of normally scheduled work hours and workdays.
• Report to a duty station that is different from the official duty station.
• Perform work tasks outside the normal scope of duties reflect.

At the end of the training period, the candidate will be proficient in the above and demonstrate competency in the areas required of a Ferry Operator candidate.

Evaluations of knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent will be conducted at six and 12 months during the Ferry Operator Assistant level. At the end of the 12-month in-training plan, the Ferry Operator Assistant will progress to a Ferry Operator and will serve a six-month trial service. During the trial service period, the incumbent will be evaluated at four months for performance to ensure appropriate skill level, knowledge and abilities are demonstrated.

Supplemental 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.

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.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement
Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation 21-14, all Washington State executive branch employees, on-site contractors, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th, 2021. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process for all positions within our agency. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact the recruiter listed in the supplemental information section at the end of the job announcement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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  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.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

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 vacations 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!

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