Deputy Director

Description Deputy Director of Prisons Maintenance & Operations Full-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). Duties Provide Administrative Management for Prisons Facilities Maintenance and Operations. 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. Manage the maintenance teams at two warm closed prison facilities. LCC and MCCCW. 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. Qualifications Required Qualifications 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 Information The mission of DOC is Improving public safety by positively changing lives' Important Notes For additional information about the agency, please visitdoc.wa.gov. 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 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. That's 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 How many years of experience do you have in facilities management and maintenance operations, and/or construction project management? 1-3 years 3-5 years 5-8 years 8-10 years Does not apply to me Please explain where you gained this experience. Does your previous experience include at least 5 years in a senior administrative or supervisory capacity? Yes No If yes, please explain where you gained this experience. Are you currently employed with the Department of Corrections? Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr