Carpenter 1 (Permanent) - Linn Run State Park Complex

If you are searching for a specialized career in the field of carpentry and possess a strong commitment towards delivering outstanding craftmanship, this may be the position for you! The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is eager to welcome a hardworking, motivated, and knowledgeable professional to join the team at the Linn Run State Park Complex as a Carpenter 1. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the bureau's mission of protecting and maintaining the Commonwealth's natural resources while overseeing operations at a beautiful state park facility. Advance your career while completing quality projects within our great state and apply today!

As a Carpenter 1, you will perform general carpentry work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of all buildings within the Linn Run State Park Complex. Some specific duties will entail installing and repairing windows, doors, and screens, in addition to roofing and constructing or maintaining Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved handicap ramps, wooden handrails, and steps. You will also be responsible for park signage, fencing, repairing furnishings, and maintaining park inventory for lumber and other materials.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. Work days and shifts may vary.
• This position performs duties that are routinely executed seven days a week and will be routinely scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed for park operations and to meet seasonal needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Building Trades Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the construction, installation, repair, restoration, or maintenance of structures and articles made from wood, composite, and wood substitute materials; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• 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., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.