This is skilled supervisory work in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of wooden articles, equipment and structures.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of journeyman carpenters and skilled and unskilled employees performing carpentry and related tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include determining work methods and procedures, frequent participation in carpentry assignments, and assuring the quality of completed work. Assignments may be verbal or consist of written instructions, sketches, diagrams or blueprints. Supervision is exercised over a staff of journeyman carpenters, and skilled and unskilled helpers through periodic inspection of work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory application of carpentry skills and adherence to job specifications. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who reviews work through personal inspections, conferences and written reports for timely completion of carpentry projects, quality of work and adherence to job specifications and applicable codes and regulations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of journeymen carpenters and skilled and unskilled helpers engaged in the construction, alteration, remodeling, maintenance and repair of buildings, partitions, floors, stairways, bleacher stands, concrete forms, furniture, doors, windows and other articles, equipment and structures.

Receives and reviews carpentry assignments; reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other written instructions; prepares written instructions for subordinates.

Prepares estimates of time and material requirements for assigned jobs; maintains time and work records and prepares and submits reports.

Inspects carpentry work in progress and upon completion for quality and for adherence to job specifications and instructions.

Supervises the receiving, storing and cutting of lumber; maintains records of the use of lumber and other materials; requisitions equipment, materials and supplies.

Performs skilled benchwork in a carpenter shop; operates power saws, joiners, planers, wood lathes and boring, mortising and sanding equipment; directs activities of craftsmen and helpers in the shop.

Provides advice and assistance to journeyman carpenters in work methods and procedures and in selection of materials.

Communicates and enforces established safety measures and regulations.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the carpentry trade.

Thorough knowledge of the types, qualities and uses of various woods.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.

Considerable knowledge of blueprints and construction plans.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise journeyman carpenters and helpers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to prepare accurate estimates of time and materials required for carpentry assignments.

Ability to operate a variety of power-driven wood-working machinery.

Ability to communicate and enforce established safety measures and regulations.

Ability to inspect lumber for grade and quality.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.

Skill in operation of carpentry tools and equipment.

Skill in carpentry.

REV 5-81