Carpenter

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Tryon Palace Historic Sites , Gardens

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

Position Number

65010804

Grade

NC03

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

This position provides preservation and maintenance for all buildings and gardens/landscape infrastructure of Tryon Palace, Specificity the position provides carpentry maintenance and repair for the interior and exterior of all buildings, all decorative wooden elements and all wooden fences and is involved in exhibit construction. The position assists others in Building Trades in completing their work, in addition provides daily support for other units on the campus and during special events.


Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Perform skilled carpentry, restoration, and repair work throughout Tryon Palace’s historic buildings, administrative facilities, and public spaces.

•Repair and reproduce historic architectural features, including windows, doors, frames, siding, trim, molding, flooring, porches, steps, railings, and structural components.

•Inspect buildings for deterioration, water damage, rotten wood, structural concerns, and other conditions that could affect safety or long-term preservation.

•Complete preventive maintenance and corrective repairs before minor problems develop into larger and more costly issues.

•Safely operate hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $41,500.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Advanced skills in preservation carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, millwork, and structural repairs.
• Knowledge of traditional building materials, construction methods, and accepted historic-preservation practices.
• Relevant trade certifications or training in areas such as OSHA safety, lead-paint renovation, scaffolding, aerial-lift operation, or fall protection.
• Ability to read construction drawings, develop material lists, estimate project costs, and plan work assignments.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and\or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to IO pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, dust, and direct sunlight.
• Must be able to work the schedule of Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30 40hrs week

SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates.  See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
*Payout contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at:

Tryon Palace

510 S Front St

New Bern, NC 28562

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

OR

a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience

Necessary Special Requirements

May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

Section/Unit Description:

The Facilities Branch is responsible for the preservation, maintenance and cleaning of all public facilities including the Governor's palace. House museum interiors and exteriors, and the North Carolina History Center: staff facilities; and all grounds and gardens within the Tryon Palace campus. Staff includes skilled professionals, maintenance mechanics, and Building and Environmental staff. The Facilities Branch performs maintenance_ construction, preservation and repairs to the interior and exteriors of all buildings on site and repair and preservation of specified outdoor elements. Building Trades Branch provides support for all other branches of Tryon Palace.

Division Description:

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina's rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina's first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices. https://www.tryonpalace.org/

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Supplemental and Contact Information 

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. 

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. 

Application Process

 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.  

Degree/College Credit Verification 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference 

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. 

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. 

ADA Accommodations 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 

Employment Eligibility 

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). 

Sign On Bonus Eligibility 

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.  

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 

Phone: 919-814-6670

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Phylicia Duncan

Email:

[email protected]