Trades Specialist (Carpenter)

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in carpentry work 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 carpentry 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.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will perform journey-level work in the carpentry trade. The incumbent will:

• Perform a variety of duties in new construction, restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repair of park and historic site facilities and structures using the tools of the carpentry trade in a skilled manner.

• Fabricate, construct, repair, replace, and perform preventative maintenance on regional facilities and other structures.

• Adhere to professional codes and regulations common to the carpentry trade.

• Lay out work following blueprints, specifications, or instructions, and diagnose problems; draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale; make detailed estimates for costs, including time and materials for various projects; and order supplies as needed.

• Act independently with a minimum of direct supervision and be responsible for overall coordination and execution of projects.

• Train employees and assign, supervise, review, and evaluate their work and assist in other areas of park operations.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• 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.

• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor tasks.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff.

• Must have the ability to supervise others.

• Must have the ability to communicate in writing and comprehend written material.

• Must be able to pass a physical for respirator use and be able to work from heights.

• Knowledge of Historic Preservation is desired.

BENEFITS:

There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:

Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave

• 31 days

• 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days; plus 13 Holidays (Vacation and Sick time accumulates year to year for use at a later date.)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

New York State Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

• 12 weeks leave at full pay

Pre-Tax Health Care Spending Account & Dependent Care Advantage Account

Tuition Assistance Programs

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

The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($47,530) plus location pay of $1,543. The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($58,016) plus location pay of $1,543.