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City of Pittsburgh Carpentry Foreman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Carpentry Foreman
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Carpentry Foreman
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-CPFB-01
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
06/19/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
06
Description
Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY
Supervises and directs the carpentry installation, maintenance and repair of all City owned buildings; oversees temporary carpentry projects such as the erection and dismantling of stands, barricades, etc.
Department : Public Works
Position Type : Announcement/Bid
Salary : $68,753 per year.
Union : This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union, Local 2037 and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Union Bid Form : Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.
A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License (or out of state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis
NOTE: If you hold a Journeyman Certificate please attach a copy of your Journeyman Certificate with the submission of your application.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered) .
Qualifying Requirements : Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE : Applicants must clearly meet or exceed one of the following requirements listed below to qualify for this position. ( Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
Carpentry Journeyman License + one (1) year paid professional experience supervising others in the carpentry field (5 Total Qualifying Years); OR
Four (4) years of paid professional Carpentry experience + one (1) year experience supervising others (5 Total Qualifying Years); OR
Five (5) years of paid professional supervision work in the construction industry (5 Total Qualifying Years)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above) . Candidates who did not go through an apprenticeship program to obtain a Journeyman Certificate MUST show five (5) years of Construction Supervision experience.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position. .
Medical: Required.
NOTE : Department may require a written/performance skills assessment at the time of interview. This is not a Civil Service Examination.
POSITION DUTIES
Supervises and coordinates carpenters, and other assigned personnel and/or crews on carpentry projects such as: construction projects, installations, and temporary projects such as the erection and dismantling of stands and barricades, planning and coordinating work with other building trades, contractors, project managers, and DPW personnel, etc.
Directs carpentry related building maintenance and renovation projects including the installation of City’s central lock system; establishes necessary project materials and time estimates.
Plans, coordinates and directs contractor provided services as may be required ; Schedules work crews and may deliver crew and equipment to job site; coordinates and schedules work activities with other DPW Divisions or City Departments as requested or required ; May serve as a department liaison with other City Departments, outside agencies, etc. on assigned projects
Inspects work daily while in progress and upon completion to ensure quality of work and adherence to departmental and safety standards and procedures as well as provide progress updates as requested or required ; Incorporates Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and seasonal maintenance of all city assets.
Directs the safe operation of assigned motorized equipment; responsible for ensuring preventive maintenance schedule on assigned equipment; May review and recommend vehicle and equipment specs for acquisition.
Recommends establishment of contracts and directs acquisition of materials, supplies and various types of building services, etc. to supervisor; orders approved tools and supplies necessary to complete assigned work; assists in the preparing of budgets for area and monitoring costs of projects and maintenance.
Maintains records, including timesheets, job progress, materials cost, etc.; prepares accurate reports, etc. as assigned or required , both manually and electronically.
24 hour on call in the event of emergencies; may work evening, weekends, and/or holidays.
Plans, develops, directs, coordinates, organizes and controls the materials, equipment and personnel under jurisdiction toward the effective, efficient and economical attainment of program goals, including maximum convenience to the public and safety of employees.
Manages area of responsibility in strict accordance with applicable laws, regulations and established policy including union agreements to ensure fair and standardized treatment of employees.
Performs activities, functions, and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required .
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
02
Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
03
Please select one answer that most closely describes your minimum professional carpentry experience.
I possess a Carpentry Journeyman License + a minimum of one (1) year experience supervising others.
I possess a minimum of four (4) years Carpentry experience + one (1) year experience supervising others.
I possess a minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in the construction industry.
I do not possess any of the minimum requirements listed.
04
Please briefly describe your paid professional carpentry experience. If you do not possess this experience type N/A.
05
Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
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