Job Description

Posting number: 26-10783

Department: Sheriff

Job classification: CARPENTER SENIOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Trades

Are you passionate about skilled carpentry projects and also experienced with plumbing, welding, and electrical work? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Carpenter Sr. – TCCC Marketable Skills position. Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards package that includes a highly rated retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 12 company holidays, personal holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.

The Carpenter Sr. – TCCC Marketable Skills position leads the work of skilled carpenters. Performs carpenter duties, the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems, and includes electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects.
Provides direct housing services, including provision of on-site labor. Installs weatherization materials and performs home repair activities including carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and using appropriate safety procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the third in a series of three carpenter-related job classifications within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work, and by lead duties and responsibilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Examples of duties

• Leads the work of highly skilled carpenter crew and volunteer laborers on the job site involved in replacing windows, doors, roofing, minor electrical work, insulating attics, carpentry repairs, plumbing and other highly skilled maintenance work.
• Performs highly skilled carpentry and weatherization functions. Assists in conducting the final job inspection.
• Supervises, works with, and around inmates to include supervision of inmates on weekends.
• Provides on-the-job training for crew members, inmates and volunteers.
• Assigns and reviews work and trains personnel
• Estimates materials needed for particular jobs and coordinates material requirements with the Carpenter involved in purchasing materials.
• Compiles reports of completed projects.
• Provides instruction on and monitors safe operations of equipment.
• Refers clients to other agencies for services not covered by the County.
• Monitors materials and tools inventory in the shop and on the job site.
• Maintains vehicles, and reports needed repairs to assure safe and reliable operations.
• Performs duties with little to no supervision.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of skilled carpentry experience, including three (3) years increasingly responsible experience under the direction of a highly skilled carpenter performing duties equivalent to the craftsman experience in multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical) and experience in energy conservation techniques, including one (1) year of lead level experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Must attain a Jailer’s License from TCOLE within 1 year of initial employment with TCSO. TCSO will provide training for licensure.

Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.

Preferred:
Three (3) to five (5) years of correctional or institutional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Carpenter codes, related terminology, practices and procedures.
• Carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, energy conservation and subcontracting.
• Standard carpentry maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Residential construction and remodeling, including carpentry, heating, A/C and ductwork, basic electrical and plumbing.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable carpentry standards and procedures.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Budget preparation and office management.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Operating and using standard carpentry, plumbing, electrical work tools and equipment.
• Installing and maintaining senior carpenter work.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Supervising others, including team building.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Train, lead, supervise and motivate employees.
• Write specifications for plumbing, electrical and roofing repair work.
• Interpret policy and procedures to employees and the public.
• Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Work in a corrections environment.

Supplemental information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Work hours vary between 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
**This position requires that the successful candidate work every weekend and most holidays.**
Location: Austin, TX
Department: Sheriff
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam
For updates or questions on this position, contact: Monica.Risaliti@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.