About the posting
“Supervise and coordinate daily activities of carpenters and other assigned personnel.”
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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 21, 2026.
Pay in context
City of New York does not list pay for this role. 36 percent of skilled trades and maintenance postings in New York, NY do; their median is $80,000.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 2, 2026, 21 days ago, and seen on City of New York's careers page today.
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On site in New York, NY; prices in NY run 8 percent above the US average.
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Civil Service Title- Supervisor Carpenter
- IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON DOT'S PROMOTIONAL LIST.
Exam# 6554
The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Supervise and coordinate daily activities of carpenters and other assigned personnel. Plan, assign and review work to ensure it meets project specifications and quality standards. Interpret blueprints, drawings, and project documents to guide carpentry tasks. Ensure proper use and maintenance of carpentry tools, equipment, and materials. Monitor work progress and make adjustments to schedules as needed. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes. Train, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to carpenters. Enforce safety protocols and promote a safe work environment. Communicate with project managers, contractors, and other trades to coordinate activities. Assist with material procurement and inventory management for carpentry needs.
Preferred skills
Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.
Work Location
300 West 206th Street, Manhattan, 10034
Other reasons you should work for us: Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund. a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. College savings plan Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax) a tax-deferred savings program and access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. 35-hour base work week. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYCs 4 East River Bridges Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg and Queensboro and other bridge infrastructures safer for pedestrians and motorists
SUPERVISOR CARPENTER - 92071
1. 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 2. A satisfactory equivalent.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.