Salary: $75,336.00 - $135,882.00 Annually
Location : Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10537
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionBring your carpentry leadership and project management experience to work that makes a visible difference throughout Montgomery Parks.
The Senior Trades Shop Supervisor - Carpentry, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, leads the team responsible for carpentry construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects across Montgomery Parks. This position manages daily shop operations, supervises and develops skilled trades staff, coordinates contractors and project resources, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.
The Senior Trades Shop Supervisor also provides technical leadership on complex projects, manages budgets and operational resources, and works with internal partners, contractors, and other trades professionals to maintain safe, functional, and welcoming park facilities.
Examples of Important Duties Leadership and Operations- Lead and supervise a team of skilled trades employees responsible for carpentry construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects throughout Montgomery Parks.
- Establish work priorities, assign resources, provide coaching and technical guidance, and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
- Support employee development, performance management, workforce planning, and other supervisory responsibilities necessary to maintain an effective and engaged team.
Project and Program Management- Plan, coordinate, and oversee complex carpentry projects, including facility renovations, structural repairs, major maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans while coordinating contractors, vendors, internal stakeholders, and other trades professionals.
- Monitor project progress and inspect completed work to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards, codes, and project requirements.
Shop Administration, Safety, and Quality Assurance- Manage shop operations, budgets, procurement activities, inventories, work orders, equipment, and contractor services that support daily operations and long-term planning.
- Establish and maintain quality control practices, preventive maintenance programs, and operational procedures that support reliable and efficient service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, Commission policies, and industry standards while promoting a strong workplace safety culture.
Minimum Qualifications - High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
- Completion of approved apprentice program or four years of progressively responsible experience in a skilled trade.
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience including at least two (2) years' experience leading a crew or crews of trade workers or administering trade projects (e.g. procurement of materials, work scheduling, processing staff evaluations), and two (2) years of supervisory/ management experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years.
- Master license or certification (issued by appropriate local jurisdiction) in related trade as applicable.
- Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
- Pass Commission medical examination.
Supplemental Information Classification Specification: Senior Trades Shop Supervisor
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.Working Conditions: Works in indoor (mainly) and outdoor settings. Work is mainly sedentary but requires some occasional exertion in the field. Is occasionally exposed to inclement weather and site hazards including close proximity to mechanical equipment and moving vehicles. Maintains situational awareness, adheres to established safety procedures, takes care and wears personal protective equipment to minimize potential hazards to self. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines.
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Describe a complex carpentry or construction project you managed. How did you plan the work, coordinate teams or contractors, and ensure the project was completed on time and within scope?
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Describe a situation where you made a key decision regarding materials, repairs, or contractor work. What factors did you consider, and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a time you managed a performance or conduct issue on your team. What steps did you take to address the issue and maintain team effectiveness?
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Provide an example of how you identified and addressed a safety risk on a job site. What actions did you take to ensure compliance with safety regulations?
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Do you possess a Master license or certification (issued by appropriate local jurisdiction) in related trade as applicable?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations? Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
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