Carpentry Supervisor position is located in Carpentry/Masonry/Locksmith Unit in the Engineering Service, Manhattan VA Medical Center. Primarily responsible for supervising workers, in accomplishing trades and labor work operations in a segment of an organization, a group or work shift.

Duties

Carpentry Supervisor is responsible for the operation and supervision of the carpenter shop, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of infrastructure systems which serve the entire Medical Center and SCBOC. Infrastructure systems includes, but is not limited to carpentry, locks, door's hardware, fire and smoke barrier doors, windows, masonry, walls, flooring, ceiling, roofs, light pulps, light switches, light outlets, and cove base. In addition, they are also responsible for coordinating and managing in house construction projects. Oversee maintenance, repair and installations of carpentry millwork, suspended ceiling systems, masonry walls, sheet rock walls, cover base, doors, windows, locks, doors hardware, locking mechanisms, tile flooring, ceramic flooring, carpeting, fire proffering, stairs, concrete work, taping, compounding, and roofing systems. n addition, the Carpenter Supervisor is administratively responsible for all aspects of the Carpentry/Masonry/Locksmith Unit, including employee performance, training, and work assignments, adverse actions, awards and other personnel issues associated at the first level of supervision. Works under the supervision of the higher-grade supervisor, who issues work orders and priorities. Decisions and judgments are made by incumbent on all routine work. Keeps higher level supervisor informed of progress, unforeseen difficulties, materials required, or of work to be done by other trades. Must make on the spot judgments or decisions in both routine work and emergencies. Works with considerable independence after job has been explained to him or blueprints sketches, etc. have been given to him. Deviates from instructions if job situation warrants it, and work conforms to Code and to appearance desired upon completion. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri , 8:00a - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: N/A Position Description Title/PD#:Carpenter Supervisor PD21M20A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Working Conditions: Works under many and varied types of conditions, inside and outside, in cold and hot areas, in poorly ventilated areas, in dusty and greasy areas, on ladders, platforms, and catwalks. Will work in contagious disease areas, etc. Physical Working Conditions: Considerable walking, stooping, bending, crawling, standing and climbing is required in performance of duties. Incumbent is to lift/carry moderately heavy loads of 40-80 pounds. Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolds, staging, roofs/parapets, as well as working in confined spaces.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Carpentry/WoodworkingManages and Organizes InformationManages ResourcesTechnical CompetenceWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Terry Culhane
• Phone: 585-354-2401
• Email: [email protected]