Supervisor of Building Trades (Projects & Services)

Job Description and Duties

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General Statement of Duties: Lays out, assigns, and reviews work, and supervises and coordinates the activities of building trades supervisors, lead persons or journeypersons in such fields as plumbing, Carpenter and other building work; estimates labor and materials needed for specific jobs; schedules and coordinates the flow of materials with the assignments of the various trade groups so that order of work and job progress are properly maintained; insures that jobs are carried out according to plans and specifications; requisitions tools, materials, supplies, and equipment; supervises the cleaning and maintenance of tools and equipment; as necessary, works with journeypersons of the individual trades in performing construction, maintenance, and repair work; keeps labor and material records; assists in preparing budget estimates for material; prepares reports.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must take and pass the online Superivisor of Buliding Trades examination. To view Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste link into your web browswer.

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Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

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Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Essential physical requirements include correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Involves lifting of up to 50 pounds alone. Lifting may often be combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and reaching at, or above, shoulder level. Includes bending and twisting, sitting, standing, and walking most of the time, with, or working on, irregular surfaces, and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Overtime may be required to ensure the operational needs of the facility are met. Works around electrical equipment throughout the facility. May work in small places with limited ventilation and extreme heat.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbents will be exposed to all Clinical and Support services areas of the facility. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ongoing interaction with personnel and the general public. This position requires problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively. Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization while maintaining effective communication to meet objectives.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and copy of education documentation (if using to meet minimum qualifications) by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .

***If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation .
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below.

Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birth date, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.