Provides oversight of federally funded construction projects. Primarily responsible for assisting the AHCD Development Manager with constructionoperations of projects involving urban planning, architectural services, NSP, CDBG, HOME and services related to the Community/Economic Revitalization, Community Development, Economic/Retail Development and neighborhood Revitalization. This position works with development partners, contractors, inspectors, architects, developers, vendors, attorneys, bankers and other city agencies. • Manages multiple construction projects and ensures compliance and proper documentation for all projects. Monitors adherence to construction schedules for assigned projects: reviews contracted start, stop and milestone dates; compares dates and targets with activity at the site; and advises contractor and Development Manager of any deviations and the potential impacts on the project. • Conducts daily on-site inspections of assigned construction projects: reviews and analyzes structural design plans; monitors work in progress; ensures contractors comply with contract and federal regulations drawings and specification; and maintains related reports and documentation. • Develops project scope for the redevelopment of demolished or vacant properties. Identifies discounted foreclosed homes for discounted purchase and development. • Monitors project budget and expenditures: assists in creating project budget; makes recommendations regarding cost of materials and labor; and reviews purchase order requisitions, work orders, and invoices to ensure compliance with approved contract. Prepares projects for the procurement of all permits. Solicits bids to procure a variety of goods and services and negotiates contracts. • Attends project progress meetings: works with contractors to resolve problems and initiates the appropriate solutions; assists with field decisions; and prepares, reviews, and submits change orders and related cost projections to contracted scope of work. • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: • Coordinating and assisting in management of the entire development process, to include assisting in the selection of development team members, coordinating meeting schedules, preparing meeting agendas, facilitation of meetings, and generating and maintaining project Action Item Agendas. • Prepares weekly reports for the weekly Project Management Meeting, the weekly Construction Meetings, and assisting with the preparation of monthly Project Performance Reports. Timely completion of project close-out reports, identifying cost variances and causes, project schedule variances and project performance accuracy. Education: High School Diploma/G.E.D. or Associate’s Degree (based on experience). {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or Architectural Services to include project management experience with a High School Diploma or G.E.D. or Five (5) years of experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or Architectural Services with an Associate’s Degree. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of: • Federally and State housing regulatory requirements • Construction Management and strong organizational skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills including business protocol and business etiquette • Strong problem-solving skills • Demonstrated ability to work independently and accomplish tasks assigned • Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed deadlines • Ability to think proactively • Ability to read and revise blueprints • Proficient in computer software programs Certification: • Must possess or have ability to obtain at least one International Code Council (ICC) certification within two (2) years. Licensing: Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES: • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information. • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Field work will include walking construction sites, possible inspection in crawl spaces and attics, and climbing ladders and stairs. • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate color, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. • Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, unsafe structures, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, and traffic hazards. This position does require staff call up in emergency situations. This position does require travel to other locations more than 50% of the time. _____________________________________________________________________ The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
See More Details >>The purpose of this classification is to perform cleaning, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and general maintenance tasks at parks and community centers in Consolidated Government parks and facilities within the guidelines of county safety policies and procedures, departmental rules and regulations, supervisor's instructions, and standing or special work orders. Works with co-workers and the general public to provide maintenance service. • Performs a variety of landscaping duties:plants flowers and shrubs; clears leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas; prunes trees, shrubs & weeds flower beds. • Performs maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and facilities: performs light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc. • Performs general custodial duties at the facility: cleans parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas; vacuums carpets; hoses decks; scrubs and waxes floors; dusts; washes windows; empties trash; and sets ups and tears down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events. • Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: gathers supplies and equipment to complete work assignments; transports supplies to and from work site; initiates orders for materials and equipment needed; and maintains related documentation. • Operates or uses a Consolidated Government-owned vehicle, and various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments. • Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment. Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: One (1) year of experience in janitorial, facilities, or grounds maintenance. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Considerable knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures • Proficiency in operating floor buffer equipment. • Good Communications skills, both oral and written • Demonstrated ability to work independently • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Licensing/Certification: • Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. This position does require staff call up in an emergency situation. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines. • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards. • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. • Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers. ______________________________________________________________________ The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
See More Details >>Locates and maintains records of the Consolidated Government-owned water and wastewater utility lines and services. Supports the inspection section in new construction activities, and red-line drawing production. Reports to the Utility Locator Coordinator or other designated person. Works with co-workers, the public, Utility Protection Center (UPC), and management to provide operational support. PERFORMS 24/7 ROTATING ON-CALL DUTIES. • Locates water and wastewater utility lines. Provides services such as mains, fire hydrants, fire lines, manholes, water meters, service connections, valves and other utilities. Receives and responds to work tickets and locate requests. Travels to site, reads maps, locates depth, length of lines, and marks locations of utility lines. Takes photos, updates maps, computer databases and maintains related documentation. Locates fiber optics, water and sewer mains as well as laterals within the city right-of-way. • Investigates damage to water and wastewater utility lines due to excavation. Takes photos, makes drawings and provides other detailed documentation of work site. Analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding liability of damage. Prepares and submits related documentation and reports as needed. • Performs related duties such as reporting water and waste-water leaks, backups, missing or damaged equipment or other issues. Issues warnings and citations for violations regarding water use, ensures rights of way are clear of signs and obstructions. Assists in shutdown of mains for repairs and connections. • Adheres to established safety procedures. Monitors work environment and the use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Directs traffic using flags, markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public. • Responds to complaints and questions related to utility line locates. Provides information, researches problems, initiates problem resolution and resolves situations involving complex issues. Attends meetings and prevents contractors from digging until utility locations are completed. • Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work tickets, vehicle maintenance reports, locate reports, or other documents. • Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, radar, metal detector, magnetic pipe locator, stakes, flags, GPS, and other equipment. Education: High School diploma or GED {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} .Experience: One (1) year of utility locating experience in a water/sewer utility operations environment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Familiar with operations of the distribution system • Familiar with operations of the collection system • Familiar with Augusta-Richmond County and departmental policies and procedures. • Proficiency in dealing with the public, UPC and operating two-way radio • Demonstrated ability to work independently and on-call for a 24/7 utility operation • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey. Preferred Certifications: N/A. Licensing: Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If state license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. ***This position requires driving a county vehicle.*** Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers. Other: • This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation. • Travel from office to other locations required of this position. Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
See More Details >>Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average salary of $41,748 per year, translating to about $802 per week. In Richmond County, SC, carpenters earn an average of $800 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring carpenters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and projected growth of 8% from 2020 to 2030.
