SPEC:  ASSISTANT SEAMER
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION



                                                       Schematic Code:  DE60
                                                       Class Code:      2079
                                                       Established:     1931
                                                       Revised:         7/11/79
                                                       Title Changed:   4/24/74


                                     ASSISTANT SEAMER


                                        DEFINITION

           Under supervision in a State institution, to perform the less
           skilled tasks in making and repairing clothing and linen; to
           instruct and work with helpers from the resident population; may
           instruct, lead or supervise inmates, wards or resident workers; and
           do other related work.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Assists in cutting, making, fitting, and finishing dresses, gowns,
           uniforms, linen, curtains, draperies, and other articles; alters and
           repairs clothes and linen; operates a power or treadle sewing
           machine, electric cutters, cloth drill, buttonhole, and darning
           machines; assists with the keeping of records; assigns work to and
           instructs helpers from resident population.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           One year of employment in the making or repairing of cloth articles.
           (Course work in sewing may be substituted for the required
           experience on the basis of one year of education being equivalent to
           four months of experience.)


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Methods, equipment, and materials used in making,
           altering, and repairing garments and cloth articles; power and
           treadle sewing machines and related special equipment.

           Ability to:  Operate power and treadle sewing machines and related
           special equipment; instruct and work with helpers from the resident
           population; keep routine records; carry out directions; read and
           write at a level appropriate to the classification.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Sympathetic understanding of and willingness to work with the
           resident population of a State institution; and personal
           cleanliness.