Carpenter Master

DISTRICT 03 / U701

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to build, repair and maintain the districts facilities including rest areas, buildings, operator houses and other timber and metal structures and to work as lead worker in the absence of the foreman.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties and Other Information

70% Leads a crew of carpenters and/or trades apprentices in the construction and maintenance of all district facilities. Includes rough and trim carpentry, roofing, flooring, framing, foundations and incidental general carpentry skills.

20% Builds and installs custom desks and furniture for facilities. Remodeling of office spaces including moving walls, windows, flooring and incidental work.

5% Acts as lead worker in the absence of the Foreman. Trains subordinate workers in the carpentry trade.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional

This position is located in District 03/Unit 701 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Maintenance Foreman. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dawn Soileau

DOTD/District 03

Human Resources

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