Construction Carpenters Needed - FULL TIME

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Department: Fish & Boat Commission
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Bureau / Division Code: 00223511
Bureau / Division: Fish and Boat Construction
Collaborate with a small team to maintain and enhance Fish & Boat Commission facilities across the state. As a Carpenter with our construction team, you will safely perform skilled carpentry work following standard trade practices at Fish & Boat owned facilities. This work plays an important role in advancing the Commission's mission to protect, conserve, and improve the Commonwealth's aquatic resources while expanding quality fishing and boating opportunities. If you want to share your talents with an organization that values teamwork, craftsmanship, and community, this is the role for you.
In this Carpenter 2 position, you will focus on skilled carpentry work needed to complete a variety of construction, installation, repair, restoration, and maintenance projects for Fish & Boat Commission owned buildings across the state. Work contributes to safe, dependable facilities that help the agency carry out its mission. Skilled Carpentry: Perform skilled bench work in the carpentry shop operating power saws, planers, jointers, miter boxes, sanders, and various equipment; inspect lumber for grade and quality
Construction: Perform all phases of building construction work including concrete work; framing; painting; Work Planning: Create and communicate construction drawings and work layout, including the placement of utilities and supporting mechanical, plumbing, and electrical components, and identify potential construction concerns on the work site
Project Coordination: Determine time, equipment, labor and material resources, and work methods needed to complete projects; Full-time employment
This position requires frequent overnight travel. Travel costs including meals and lodging expenses are paid by the Fish & Boat Commission.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) four day work week can be considered or necessary to support operational needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials including two years performing skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures; An equivalent combination of experience and training including two years performing skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Veterans:
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

How many years of full-time experience in in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials do you possess?
~If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience performing skilled carpentry work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
Have you successfully completed a three-year vocational technical high school training in construction, construction technology, or carpentry?If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. Have you successfully completed a two-year post-secondary technical training program in construction, construction technology, or carpentry?If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed in construction, construction technology, architecture, or structural engineering?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.