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Licensed Tradesman Supervisor/Expert
The Licensed Tradesman Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing skilled trades operations within a state government agency. This role involves supervising licensed trades personnel, coordinating maintenance and construction projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing advanced technical work in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and other licensed trades. The Licensed Tradesman Supervisor/Expert plays a critical role in maintaining state facilities, infrastructure, and equipment while ensuring adherence to state and federal safety standards.
Class Code:
TST03P
Job Grade:
SGS08
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency’s operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of licensed trades workers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to deadlines. Assign and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction projects while balancing workload distribution among team members. Plan, schedule, and oversee multiple trade-related maintenance and construction projects from start to finish. Coordinate resources, materials, and manpower to ensure efficient project execution. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with state and federal building codes, industry standards, and safety regulations. Perform advanced hands-on work in a specialized trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, or other licensed trades). Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex trade-related issues affecting state facilities and equipment. Oversee and enforce preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment and infrastructure. Enforce adherence to OSHA, EPA, and state workplace safety regulations. Work closely with facility managers, engineers, contractors, and agency leadership to coordinate work efforts.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Advanced knowledge and experience in one or more skilled trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding). Experience in overseeing large-scale maintenance and construction projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion. Proficiency in using trade-specific tools, power equipment, and diagnostic technology. Strong understanding of Arkansas state trade licensing laws, building codes, and safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required, plus at least three (3) years of experience in one or more skilled trades. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Required Certificates:
Must hold a valid Arkansas state license in a recognized skilled trade, such as: Journeyman Electrician Journeyman Plumber HVAC Technician Welding Certification Other state-recognized trade licenses as required by position duties. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
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