Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Carpenter) - SPIF
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually
"Other" Explanation Tuesday-Friday, 7:00AM-5:30PM;<br />Compressed work week of four 10 hour work days.<br />
Workday
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;
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).
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.
• 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).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.
Please forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Trades Specialist Carpenter – SPIF” in the subject line of your email for consideration.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
POSTING DATE: 12/12/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 12/29/2025
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency