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The Fedcap Group

Department Head

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated ... Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ...

The Fedcap Group

Department Head

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated ... Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ...

The Fedcap Group

Department Head

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated ... Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ...

Utah State University

Department Head

Logan, UT · On-site

Overview The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Utah State University (USU) invites applicants for a full-time Department Head with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Fedcap

Department Head

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated ... Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ...

The Fedcap Group

Department Head

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated ... Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ...

Utah State University

Department Head

Logan, UT · On-site

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Utah State University (USU) invites applicants for a full-time Department Head with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The MAE ...

Clark Nexsen

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$104K - $136K/yr

Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and ... Electrical Engineering (Building design or power distribution focus) * Electrical Engineering ...

Clark Nexsen

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Macon, GA · On-site

$103K - $134K/yr

Assisting Department Director and Department Head in developing new and/or revised processes and ... Electrical Engineering (Building design or power distribution focus) * Electrical Engineering ...

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Department Head

New York, NY • On-site

The Fedcap Group
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about The Fedcap Groupexternal

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Department Heads ensure an exemplary education is being delivered in their department. This role is responsible for overseeing both the General Construction and Plumbing programs, ensuring curriculum integrity, hands-on training quality, and alignment with industry standards across multiple skilled trades. Department Heads enforce instructor accountability, address students' issues, verify that classes start and end on time, order supplies needed for their department's classes, and perform other critical operational and academic functions.

Compensation: 

$85,000 to $95,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Monitor all classes in the respective department first thing in the morning and multiple times throughout the day to ensure proper education is taking place with sufficient supplies.

  • Enforce timely start-up, dismissal, and break times for classes in the respective department.

  • Provide direct oversight of both General Construction and Plumbing program instruction, ensuring students receive comprehensive, hands-on training in carpentry, electrical basics, and plumbing systems including pipefitting, drainage, and water supply systems.

  • Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with industry standards and safety regulations across all trades within the department.

  • Cover an instructor's class for the respective department if they are running late or cannot come to work. (This is the Department Head's only function until the class can be covered by another instructor.)

  • Oversee the make-up classes and processes for the respective department to ensure proper education is consistently delivered.

  • Ensure all rosters, report cards, make-up forms, spreadsheets, statements, and other necessary paperwork the instructor utilizes for class are completed in a timely manner per state and accrediting standards.

  • Address all student needs and concerns in a timely manner with appropriate follow-up, including those related to multi-trade training paths within General Construction and Plumbing.

  • Support instructors in maintaining safe shop environments, enforcing OSHA standards, proper tool usage, and adherence to safety protocols across all trades.

  • Comply, and ensure instructor compliance, with employment requirements including, but not limited to, the timely response to Oracle, email, grade submissions, payroll submissions, etc.

  • Review SAP/PELL reports with Program Support and take necessary actions as needed.

  • Organize and lead faculty meetings, safety meetings, and segment change meetings on a regular basis, ensuring alignment across both Plumbing and General Construction instructional teams.

  • Coordinate and order supplies, tools, and materials specific to plumbing systems, carpentry, electrical training needs.

  • Evaluate instructor performance across multiple trades and provide coaching to ensure high-quality, consistent instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Job Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • BPSS license within the trade(s).

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades, with demonstrated hands-on knowledge across multiple disciplines.

  • Experience supervising or leading multi-trade construction or plumbing teams strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of entry-level equipment and tools used in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general construction.

  • Working knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft 365 and Google Classroom.

  • Strong understanding of plumbing systems, construction methods, and job site safety standards.

  • Ability to manage and support instructors across multiple trades and training environments

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

The Department Head is expected to, at least one day a week, work until 8pm (up to 10pm if needed) to ensure the efficacy of the Evening programs for both the General Construction and Plumbing departments.

Apex Technical School is an adult vocational technical school located in Long Island City, New York, that provides top-tier vocational training in high-growth trades. Founded in 1961, Apex serves about 1,400 students annually with seven 900-hour certificate courses in skilled trades including refrigeration, automotive service, auto body, welding technology, electrical and advanced electrical, plumbing and construction. Apex certificate programs are highly regarded and have been shown to have a substantial positive impact on economic mobility-leading to entry level careers.
Apex is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and licensed by New York State Department of Education Apex offers job placement assistance, financial aid and work-study jobs to those who qualify.

Website: https://apexschool.com/

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