Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Carpenter)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM<br />Work shift may vary to include weekends and holidays as necessary<br />

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Regional Maintenance Carpenters, Allegany State Park

2373 ASP Rte 1

City Salamanca

StateNY

Zip Code14779

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18 or designee, the incumbent will be assigned to the Regional Carpenter Crew. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and lay out work, including preparing materials lists, placing orders, and ensuring compliance with New York State purchasing guidelines.
• Perform routine carpentry tasks, including framing, finish work, drywall installation, roofing, masonry, and the installation of doors and windows.
• Build and install furniture, cabinets, signs, and frames.
• Mass produce items such as, but not limited to, tables, benches, bench slats, etc.
• Lay out, assemble, and inspect scaffolding while adhering to all safety procedures and standards.
• Train new crew members on carpentry techniques, safety policies, and procedures.
• Supervise a lower-level assistant or a crew on various sized construction projects.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all assigned hand and power tools.
• Carry our medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.
• Maintain daily activity reports and other required written records.
• Assists in emergency response functions as assigned.

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.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

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.
• Working knowledge of basic and advanced carpentry techniques.
• Working knowledge of the math of the carpentry trade.
• Ability to read architectural blueprints and interpret construction plans.
• Ability to plan, layout and complete varied carpentry work.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions, including in writing.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with applicable hand and power tools associated with the carpentry trades.
• Must successfully complete training and maintain certificate as a scaffolding “user.”
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Paula Barber

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Allegany.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Allegany State Park, Attn: Paula Barber

2373 ASP Rt, 1, Ste. 3

City Salamanca

State NY

Zip Code 14779

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.
Please submit your resume and employment application via email to: Allegany.Employment@parks.ny.gov
or mail to:

Allegany State Park
Attn: Paula Barber
2373 ASP Rt, 1, Ste. 3
Salamanca, NY 14779

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.