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About this Job This is a full-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA. The carpenter foreman is responsible for the supervision and oversight of scheduling, reviewing, installing, repairing, and maintaining all carpentry tasks as related to the Louisiana State Museum (LSM) system including the following: Cabildo, Creole House, Jackson House, Arsenal, Presbytere, Madame John's Legacy, Collection Facility, Lower Pontalba including all commercial and residential spaces, 1850 House, and the old U.S. Mint all located in New Orleans

Also included are: E.D. White House in Thibodaux, Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum in Patterson, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Regional History Museum in Natchitoches, and the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana State Museum's collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state's rich and diverse history and culture

Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Four years of experience or training in the carpentry trade. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Review, evaluate, and prioritize incoming work orders on a daily basis.

Participate, assign, inspect, and supervise all repairs, alterations/renovations, installations, and maintenance of all carpentry (wood) related tasks necessary to maintain the buildings in the Louisiana State Museum system. Determines tools and equipment needed to accomplish successful completion of job/project. Assists in determining costs of material, construction needs, and scheduling of timeline related to job/project.

Assists the Facility Maintenance Manager and/or Assistant Facility Maintenance Manager with oversight and supervision of Laborers and Trade Helpers as needed per job/project specification, requirement, and timeline. Reads and interprets blueprints corresponding to projects/jobs. Supervise and assign duties to 3 Master Carpenters who perform journeyman level carpentry work.

Evaluate work performance, complete planning and review with subordinates in accordance with CPM requirements. Authorizes leave and keeps subordinates apprised of changes/additions to agency policies and procedures. Advise Assistant and/or Facility Maintenance Manager of any preventative maintenance or repairs, including any emergency repairs, needed throughout the LSM system.

Advises Assistant and/or Facility Maintenance Manager of any supplies/equipment needed for inventory stock, special projects, and jobs. Assists facility maintaining of the LSM preventative maintenance and safety programs. Consults with Curatorial staff in designing, fabricating, and installing upcoming exhibits, casework, etc.

Completes all other duties as determined by supervisor. Position-Specific Details: Location: This position is based primarily in New Orleans, LA. Travel may be required to other LSM locations across the state.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as probational, promotion, or detail to special duty. Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office for an average of 40 hours/week.

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position may be required to travel. Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and/or certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities

For further information about this vacancy contact: Pacee Wallace Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: 225-342-8202 pwallace@crt.la.gov