NATURE OF WORK:
An employee in this class supervises the entire carpentry operation in a school system that includes a variety of work activities in a variety of settings. The employee is expected to manage completely an activity from the initiation of a reported need or to recognize independently other needed work and complete it. Only major activities require approval from higher authority. Problems from work sites and those arising in other areas of responsibility are expected to be solved independently with only rare and unique ones passed to higher level. Errors may be serious and result in considerable loss of time, costly work hours and materials. Only general supervision is received. The employee is expected to work independently. Supervision is given to carpenters employed in the school system.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Thorough knowledge of the carpentry trade
• Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes and specifications
• Working knowledge of the properties of different kinds of wood and synthetic wood products
• Ability to inspect materials to determine level of quality
• Ability to plan, organize work, and direct work
• Ability to compile and prepare accurate reports
• Ability to read and work from blueprints
• Ability to prepare schemata of products desired
• Ability to prepare material estimates
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (40-50 pounds), stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb ladders, for extended periods of time

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Extensive experience in all aspects of the carpentry trade or an equivalent combination of education and experience
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months
SALARY: Salary Grade 65
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritizes carpentry work.
• Prepares time schedules for initiation and completion of work.
• Prepares plans and sketches to accompany work orders.
• Determines work hours for individual carpentry activities and assigns carpenters accordingly.
• Estimates needs for materials and orders them in bulk.
• Inspects materials as received.
• Maintains inventory of carpentry equipment and materials.
• Prepares cost reports for all projects.
• Visits work sites to study progress, to evaluate performance of carpenters and to inspect work to ensure it meets specifications.
• Makes recommendations for reward or punishment of carpenters.
• Participates in screening applicants for positions in carpentry.
• Provides training of carpenters in use of new/improved techniques or equipment.
• Performs other duties as specified by the Maintenance Director.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE
I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Carpenter Supervisor. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.