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In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position, serving as a painter supervisor. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Resumes must be limited to 2-pages in length. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Painter Supervisor will supervise all Paint Shop employees in the maintenance and repair of walls, ceilings, doors, furniture, cabinetry, displays and architectural finishes and coatings in the non-gallery spaces of the Gallery's East and West Buildings. In this position you will: Supervise and direct a full range of Paint Shop operations utilizing traditional trade practices as well as current painting technology. Plan, estimate, schedule and supervise the coating and finishing of furniture, mill work, cabinetry, displays, walls, ceiling, doors, elevators, new construction, and renovation and remodeling projects. Utilize and maintain a variety of standard hand and power tools. Review work schedules; determine manpower and material requirements; plan work assignments. Promote an effective safety program and ensure safe working conditions.