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Electrician-DHS-DCR-Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail-Fayette Co.
2026-03-17 State of West Virginia Charleston,WV
Description:
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
You must submit an application for each position of interest.
Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.
If you have not previously submitted a copy of your official transcript or diploma, or licensure or training earned, you may attach it to your application or email it to applicantservices@
If you have already submitted copies of these documents with other applications, please do not resubmit. You may contact Staffing & Recruitment at 304-###-#### if you have any questions.
If you would like to be notified of jobs of this nature or in other categories, please complete our Job Interest Card
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
Substitution: Successful completion of two years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Other Information
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.Substitution: Successful completion of two (2) years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal. Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.Did you graduate from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent?
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How do you qualify for this job title?Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total experience in the next question.
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How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in electrical work?Please note: Qualifying experience can include self-employment and/or working for your own company (provided you were paid or provided compensation for your services) if you include when you worked (including start and end month and year) and how many hours you worked per week on your online application or resumé.You may also include time worked as a supervisor or foreman of other electricians, as long as you performed electrical work as part of that job. Please indicate when you worked (including start and end month and year), how many hours you worked per week, how many employees you supervised or were in the crew that you were foreman of, and your other daily work duties for those jobs on your online application or resumé.
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If you have successfully completed two (2) years of vocational school training, please enter that information here. Please include: the program/field of study you completed, the school you graduated from, and the date you graduated.Please note: Vocational school training must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@If you did not complete two (2) years of vocational school training, please enter "NONE" here.
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If you have successfully completed the Journey Level Electrician's Examination administered by the State Fire Marshal, please enter your license number, the date it was issued, and the date it expires for online verification.If you do not have a Journey Level Electrician's License, please enter "NONE" here.
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Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.Do you have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling?
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If you have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling, please enter the following information: your certification number, the testing organization that issues your certification, the date it was issued, and any other related information.You may attach a copy of this certification to your online application for verification or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@If you do not have this certification, please enter "NONE" here and continue with your application.
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid?Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:Unofficial transcriptsHigh school diplomas or transcriptsBirth certificatesSocial Security CardsDriver's LicensesPassportsThese documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.Degrees earned outside of the United States MUST be evaluated for United States equivalency by an organization approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (A.I.C.E.). Additional information is available at: .members and: attach each document only once. You do not have to attach it every time you apply online, as we will keep a secure copy attached to your online account.I have read and understand these instructions and have not attached any of the unaccepted documents.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.
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Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Location : Fayette County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: CMO2600053 PSA
Department: DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
Closing Date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: CLAY
FAYETTE
KANAWHA
NICHOLAS
Nature of Work
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Under general supervision, performs experienced journey level work maintaining, inspecting, repairing, ordering, and installing electrical components, parts and equipment. The electrician completes all work in a safe, secure, and timely manner and in compliance with applicable code and tradepractices. Inspects and remain alert for electrical dangers and code violations, which if discovered will be reported to the Buildings and Ground Manger. Ensures completion of preventive maintenance schedules and ensures all related log and reports are properly completed and submitted. May perform additional duties as assigned by the Buildings and Ground Manger and/or supervisor. Other duties as needed and assist in security post as needed.
Vacancy 1
Fayette, Clay, Nicholas and Kanawha Counties
- In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).
- Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
- If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
You must submit an application for each position of interest.
Your complete work history is used to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment in the Work Experience section of your application or you may attach it to your application with a resume.
If you have not previously submitted a copy of your official transcript or diploma, or licensure or training earned, you may attach it to your application or email it to applicantservices@
If you have already submitted copies of these documents with other applications, please do not resubmit. You may contact Staffing & Recruitment at 304-###-#### if you have any questions.
If you would like to be notified of jobs of this nature or in other categories, please complete our Job Interest Card
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
Substitution: Successful completion of two years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Other Information
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
01
The minimum qualifications for this job title are:Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.Substitution: Successful completion of two (2) years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal. Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.Did you graduate from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent?
- Yes, I graduated from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
- No, I did not graduate from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent. Please do not apply.
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How do you qualify for this job title?Please note that this question is only asking how you meet the minimum qualifications. You will be asked about your overall/total experience in the next question.
- I have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.Please note: Qualifying experience can include self-employment and/or working for your own company (provided you were paid or provided compensation for your services) if you include when you worked (including start and end month and year) and how many hours you worked per week on your online application or resumé.You may also include time worked as a supervisor or foreman of other electricians, as long as you performed electrical work as part of that job. Please indicate when you worked (including start and end month and year), how many hours you worked per week, how many employees you supervised or were in the crew that you were foreman of, and your other daily work duties for those jobs on your online application or resumé.
- I have successfully completed two (2) years of vocational school training.
- I have successfully completed the Journey Level Electrician's Examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
- I have at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work *AND* have successfully completed two (2) years of vocational school training and/or have successfully completed the Journey Level Electrician's Examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
- I do not meet any of the above training or experience requirements. Please do not apply.
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How many total years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience do you have in electrical work?Please note: Qualifying experience can include self-employment and/or working for your own company (provided you were paid or provided compensation for your services) if you include when you worked (including start and end month and year) and how many hours you worked per week on your online application or resumé.You may also include time worked as a supervisor or foreman of other electricians, as long as you performed electrical work as part of that job. Please indicate when you worked (including start and end month and year), how many hours you worked per week, how many employees you supervised or were in the crew that you were foreman of, and your other daily work duties for those jobs on your online application or resumé.
- I have zero (0) to less than two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
- I have two (2) to less than six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
- I have six (6) to less than ten (10) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
- I have ten (10) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
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If you have successfully completed two (2) years of vocational school training, please enter that information here. Please include: the program/field of study you completed, the school you graduated from, and the date you graduated.Please note: Vocational school training must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@If you did not complete two (2) years of vocational school training, please enter "NONE" here.
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If you have successfully completed the Journey Level Electrician's Examination administered by the State Fire Marshal, please enter your license number, the date it was issued, and the date it expires for online verification.If you do not have a Journey Level Electrician's License, please enter "NONE" here.
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Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.Do you have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling?
- Yes, I have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
- No, I do not have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
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If you have certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling, please enter the following information: your certification number, the testing organization that issues your certification, the date it was issued, and any other related information.You may attach a copy of this certification to your online application for verification or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at applicantservices@If you do not have this certification, please enter "NONE" here and continue with your application.
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- Please provide details of your education, starting with your highest level attained. For each entry, include the degree/certificate earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution.Use the following formats as a guide:
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
- Some college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
- Vocational: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
- Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, please type "NONE" here.NOTE: If you previously selected "Some College" or "Technical College" as your highest level of education, you MUST provide details of your hours and school(s) attended below. Failure to provide these details may result in being rejected for this position.
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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".
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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid?Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.
- Yes
- No
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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:Unofficial transcriptsHigh school diplomas or transcriptsBirth certificatesSocial Security CardsDriver's LicensesPassportsThese documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.Degrees earned outside of the United States MUST be evaluated for United States equivalency by an organization approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (A.I.C.E.). Additional information is available at: .members and: attach each document only once. You do not have to attach it every time you apply online, as we will keep a secure copy attached to your online account.I have read and understand these instructions and have not attached any of the unaccepted documents.
- Yes
- No
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related informationcontained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and allliability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer,educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that maybe sought in connection with this application.
- I consent to the above statement.
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