SUPERVISOR CARPENTER

NOTE: Travel to Developments within assigned neighborhood is a requirement, with the frequency determined by the Neighborhood Administrator. This position will cover Manhattan Neighborhood 04 which includes Amsterdam, Douglass, DeHostos and Straus.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A TEMPORARY OR PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 64 OR 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, THEN NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services held a filing period for promotional civil service Exam 6544 for the title of Supervisor Carpenter that closed on June 23, 2026. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

Additional Information

- For NYCHA employees: This position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
- NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
- NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

SUPERVISOR CARPENTER - 92071

Responsibilities

Supervise and train staff.; Conduct field inspections to ensure work is performed adequately.; Oversee CCC scheduled appointments to ensure court cases, violations, routine work tickets, fire jobs, and move outs are addressed in a timely manner.; Order material, tools and equipment, analyze data, prepare reports.; Monitor staff, perform quality control inspections of shops and work sites.; Review blueprints, attend pre-bid and pre-design meetings for contract work.; Inspect contractor work, review CCC schedules, ensure appointments are kept.; Estimate job requirements from plans and specifications and perform field surveys.; Dispatch Carpenters to daily assignments and emergencies.; Conduct interviews for new hires.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of recent, satisfactory, full time, paid experience as a carpenter, at least two (2) years of which must have been spent in duties of a supervisory nature, or; A satisfactory equivalent.