Plant Manager 3

Plant Manager 3

Salary

$6,384.00 - $8,374.00 Monthly

Location

Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-08855

Department

Dept. of Corrections

Division

Prisons - WSP

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Plant Manager 3

Permanent

Washington State Penitentiary

Walla Walla, WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual as a Facility Manager at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP)

The Washington State Penitentiary is staff 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.

The Washington State Penitentiary is comprised of 4 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 2 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,000 incarcerated individuals and employees approximately 1,100 staff.

To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and 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.

Duties

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, assist in planning and management of a comprehensive and varied department consisting of journeyman level staff and their incarcerated inmate work crew responsible for the maintenance of a major adult male correctional facility. This work involves oversight of the physical work, record keeping, ordering of materials and job planning together with the individual shop supervisors while prioritizing safety, policy and facility needs as a priority. This position also serves as a facilitator, assisting shop supervisors with work scheduling and the means to ensure the work is accomplished in a timely manner. In Support of the DOC Mission, improving public safety by positively changing lives this position assists in keeping critical equipment, systems and processes functioning at a level which ensures the ability of the institution to maintain proper control of the incarcerated individual population.

Duty:

Confer with and direct shop supervisors in regard to their assigned work orders and maintenance tasks

Tasks include:

• Planning tasks, setting priorities, offering materials, quality control, maintaining timelines of work, working with other departments and stakeholders to determine their needs and documentation of the work performed.

Duty:

Frequent inspections of grounds, buildings, and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.

Tasks include:

• Confer with all stakeholders and the Engineering Department chain of command on sensitive and time driven projects to gather all the available information needed to meet the DOC and WSP goals.

Duty:

Work with personnel from other departments to determine their operational needs

Tasks include:

• Determine how the needs of the other departments and stakeholders will affect the Plant Maintenance resources and budget.
• Conduct meetings to ensure the best possible solutions and ideas are brought forward to resolve the agreed upon maintenance task

Duty:

Ensure compliance issues are addressed

Tasks include:

• Work with Program Managers and other authorities having jurisdiction, including all local jurisdictions involved with a project. Ensure local jurisdictions are contacted and involved

Duty:

Work on staff issues not directly tied to a specific project

Tasks include:

• Performance evaluations, timekeeping, training, safety, specialty licensing and other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Facility Manager in their absence

Other Tasks include:

• This position is responsible for projects, construction requests and the institutional garden
• This position manages the Lock Out/Tag Out, Fall Protection and Electrical Safety Programs
• Other duties that may come up through various means when working on assigned tasks or assigned by the Facility Manager

Qualifications

Required:

Valid Drivers License

High School Diploma

Preferred/ Desired Qualifications:

Four years of supervisory experience in operation and/or maintenance of physical plant in large industrial or public establishment which may include high-pressure heating or power plant.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this position, please attach a professional resume and 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.

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov.

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.

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. Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• Answers to supplemental questions must be verifiable with provided work history.
• 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.

Telework Details

This is an onsite position and not allocated for telework.

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!
• 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 whitney.zamora@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Do you have a Highschool diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of Supervisory experience do you have in the operation and/or maintenance of a physical plant in a large industrial, commercial, or public establishment which may include a high power pressure plant?

• 0-1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 or more years

04

Please provide information on the experience listed in the previous question. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A

05

How many years of experience do you have in supervising building trade journey-level workers (such as plumbers, steamfitters, electricians, construction and maintenance supervisors, etc.)?

• 0-1 year
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 or more years

06

Please provide information on the experience listed in the previous question. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A

07

How many years of experience do you have in project management, including reading plans and blueprints, determining the scope of work, developing schedules, estimating cost, and inspecting projects to comply with local codes?

• 0-1 year
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 or more years

08

Please provide information on the experience listed in the previous question. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A

09

How many years of experience do you have developing and overseeing preventative maintenance programs for plant equipment and systems?

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 or more years

10

Please provide information on the experience listed in the previous question. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A

11

Are you currently a permanent Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) Employee?

• Yes
• No

12

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?

• Yes
• No

13

If hired for this position, do you currently possess required documents to allow you to legally work within the United States? The attached link lists acceptable documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov