Trades Specialist (Carpenter) - SPIF

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of a Trades Supervisor (Carpenter) or other higher-level personnel, the Trades Specialist (Carpenter) may be engaged in the performance of, or coordination of the following activities, working from verbal or written descriptions or drawings and sketches:

• Designs or plans layouts and constructs a variety of structures, buildings, furniture, equipment, and millwork using wood, plastics, aluminum, and other materials; May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale to accomplish work projects as required.
• Builds, repairs, and installs such items as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, windows, building framework, roofs and trim following verbal/written instructions;
• Repairs, reconstructs, and rehabilitates boardwalk, fishing piers, dock staving, and similar marine facilities;
• Perform general millwork, including cabinets, doors, bins, and other wooden equipment using woodworking machines; may perform light painting duties, i.e., prime and paint wood surfaces;
• Maintains shop machinery, equipment, and carpentry tools; makes sure work areas and equipment are clean, safe, and properly serviced;
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates lower level workers involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, frames, storage sheds, special ramps, etc.; Gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper carpentry techniques to subordinate staff in the proper use of carpentry tools and equipment;
• Lays out work for staff and performs necessary journey-level tasks such as laying out the cutting of roof trusses and stairs, installing hardware, etc.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor on the need for specific materials needed in the performance of these repairs; as authorized by supervisor, will be responsible for ordering and maintenance of adequate levels of supplies to accomplish duties described.
• Observes and inspects work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done correctly;
• May conduct inspections of facilities to determine maintenance needs and make recommendations of priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem;
• Operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required to get to various facilities in the performance of duties;
• May be required to load and unload materials, tools, and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required;
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in carpentry under a skilled tradesperson; which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Carpenter) traineeship or a two-year carpenter training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

• Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
• If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
  
  

Reassignment Qualifications

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Specialist (Carpenter).

Operational Needs

Additional Comments

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies.
• Ability to utilize and train subordinate staff in the use of various trades-associated tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to supervise skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled work crews.
• Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes.
  
  

Benefits Information

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
  
  

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
  
  

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
  
  

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Positions located within Suffolk County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

The listed hiring rate combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($54,425) with Location Pay ($4,000). Similarly, the posted job rate is a combination of the statutory job rate ($65,548) with the Location Pay ($4,000).