Supervisor Carpenter - New York City, NY : Job Details

The Department of Transportation is hiring a Supervisor Carpenter who will report to the Facilities Maintenance unit. The Supervisor Carpenter, supervises, directs and is responsible for the work of Carpenters within in industrial DOT properties for in-house construction projects and performs related work.

The Supervisor Carpenter will be responsible for the following:

* Assigns and lays out jobs for carpenters and closely allied workers.

* Supervises, directs and inspects the work of carpenters relating to the installation and/or

* replacement of flooring, doors, building hardware, trim, window frames, sashes,

partitions, etc.

* Estimates job requirements from plans and specifications and/or field surveys.

* Requisitions materials and equipment.

* Supervises, directs, and is responsible for the proper operation of the departmental

carpentry shop(s).

* When required, lays out and supervises the heavy and rough carpentry work in the

construction, maintenance, and repair of shoring, bulkheads, scaffolds, dock facilities,

construction sheds, promenades, etc.

* Keeps records and prepares reports.

* OMB Required Questions

* Directly related to maintaining and improving health and safety

Minimum Qualifications

1. Seven (7) years of recent, satisfactory, full time, paid experience as a carpenter, at least two (2) years of which must have been spent in duties of a supervisory nature; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.