Exempt to Permanent Carpenter Supervisor I (7226) Citywide (232403)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is an Exempt to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current exempt employees of the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 7226 Carpenter Supervisor I classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Application Opening: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025
• Recruitment ID: ETP-7226-232403 / REF58745Z

Job Description

Under general direction, the Carpenter Supervisor I supervises the activities of carpenters and other craft workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of city structures, historic buildings, installations, facilities and equipment, including transit equipment, both in shops and on-site.

The essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Plans and prioritizes work schedules on a continuous basis according to production targets; assigns and directs the work of carpenters and others on maintenance and repair projects; schedules and coordinates work with other crafts and departments.

2. Makes estimates of time and materials on requested work orders for repairs and maintenance.

3. Inspects work in progress and upon completion inspects for quality and adherence to specifications; develops work schedules and plans.

4. Requisitions materials and equipment; justifies and estimates future equipment and material needs.

5. Records hours worked and makes required reports.

6. Instructs employees in the safe operation of shop equipment and assures adherence to safe work practices; administers Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

7. Assists in the development, motivation and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development programs; administers performance appraisals; resolves employee problems; assures adherence to shop rules, policies, etc.

8. Works in conjunction with support staffs, including engineers, architects and other technical experts to coordinate work plans; makes regular contacts with other departments, outside organizations and the general public.

9. Uses personal computer to prepare a variety of reports and memos to keep records and to write correspondence using e-mail.

10. The 7226 Carpenter Supervisor I will perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee or Current Temporary Provisional Employee in Class 7226 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 7226 with no break in service; AND

• Education: Completion of a four year recognized carpenter apprenticeship program; AND

• Experience: Four years of verifiable experience as a journey-level carpenter (experience, as a carpenter's helper is NOT qualifying); 

• License: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Substitution: Additional qualifying journey-level carpenter experience may be substituted for the required carpentry apprenticeship program on a year-for-year basis.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2080 hours. (2080 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) 

Verification of Experience and/or Education: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Please review the information on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree eq