Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician 2025-03038

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Journeyman Electrician 2025-03038

Salary

$29.70 Hourly

Location

Newcastle, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-03038

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp

Opening Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TDEL08

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• 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
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, pleaseclick here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information)

Human Resource Contact: raquel.christensen3@wyo.govor 307-777-3683

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• 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.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

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.

KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

As required by the licensing board

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Journeyman's Electrician License

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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

NOTES:

• 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. Please visit our website at: http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

080-Wyoming Department of Corrections - Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp - Newcastle

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job ? it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage? medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits? including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options? including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules? vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility? for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development? to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program ? Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program ? Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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