SPEC: CARPENTER CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD SPECIFICATION CARPENTER Series Specification (Established October 2, 1984) SCOPE This series describes carpenter classifications utilized by various State agencies. Positions in these classes conduct or supervise the erection, maintenance and repair of various buildings and structures; the drawing of working sketches and preparation of cost estimates; the maintenance of tools, materials and equipment in good repair; and the preparation of simple reports. Schem Class Code Code Class PN50 6478 Carpenter Apprentice PN40 6476 Carpenter I PN30 6475 Carpenter II PNlO 6470 Carpenter Supervisor DESCRIPTION OF SERIES Positions in this series may supervise or direct the work of patients or institutional clients of the State of California not in a correctional facility. There is a parallel classification series of Carpenter (Correctional Facility) which is utilized by the Department of Corrections and the Department of the Youth Authority. These positions may supervise inmates and are subject to safety retirement. ENTRY LEVEL Entry into this series is typically from either the class of Carpenter Apprentice or Carpenter I. FACTORS AFFECTING POSITION ALLOCATION The number and level of subordinate staff; responsibility for cost estimation, material requisitioning and job layout; and, enforcement of safety standards. DEFINITION OF LEVELS CARPENTER APPRENTICE This class is one of two entry classes, and is a formal apprentice training program leading to journey level status as a Carpenter I. Incumbents are indentured apprentices in training under the provisions of apprenticeship standards and written apprentice agreements as defined in Chapter 4, Division 3 of the Labor Code. Inability to maintain satisfactory progress in the academic and vocational work of the apprenticeship program is sufficient cause for separation from the program. CARPENTER I This is one of two entry classes and the first journey level of this series. Incumbents erect, maintain, and repair various buildings and structures; make rough sketches and cost estimates; requisition stores and supplies; advise in the selection of building materials; keep records and make simple reports, and may instruct and lead unskilled assistants. CARPENTER II This is a working leadworker level. In addition to the duties of the Carpenter I, incumbents at this level may prepare lists of materials and supplies; estimate job costs; lay out a job; and direct the work of three or more craftspeople or helpers, exercising only limited supervisory responsibility. CARPENTER SUPERVISOR This is the first full supervisory level. Incumbents plan, lay out, direct and inspect the work of a crew of carpenters and other workers engaged in construction and repair work; advise in the selection of building materials; requisition building materials and supplies; see that work is carried out according to plans and specifications and is properly correlated with other trades; inspect scaffolding and falsework; and see that safety regulations are followed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CARPENTER APPRENTICE Qualifications for this level are in the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section. CARPENTER I Either I Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry. (Apprentices who are within six months of completing their apprenticeship program may be admitted to the examination, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.) Or II Four years of varied general carpentry experience. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Carpentry from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.) CARPENTER II Either I One year of varied experience as a journey level carpenter. and Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry. Or II Five years of varied carpentry experience. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Carpentry from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.) CARPENTER SUPERVISOR Either I Two years of varied experience as a journey level carpenter. and Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry. Or II Six years of varied carpentry experience. An Associate of Arts or Certificate of Arts Degree in Carpentry from an accredited community college may be substituted for two years of the required experience. (Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES CARPENTER APPRENTICE Knowledge of: Basic arithmetic, spelling and grammar. Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; follow directions; acquire acceptable work habits such as punctuality, neatness and dependability; work safely; make satisfactory progress in the prescribed academic and practical work in an approved apprenticeship program for Carpenter. ALL LEVELS ABOVE CARPENTER APPRENTICE Knowledge of: Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry; Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to carpentry; building codes. Skill in: Both rough and finish carpentry and the use of hand and power carpentry tools. Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; read blueprints and work from, and interpret, plans and specifications; recognize lumber grades and types; keep records and make simple reports; prepare rough sketches of carpentry work; and make estimates of material and labor. CARPENTER I Ability to: All of the above, and follow oral and written instructions; instruct and lead unskilled assistants. CARPENTER II Ability to: All of the above, and instruct, direct and coordinate the work of a small crew, follow oral and written directions. CARPENTER SUPERVISOR Knowledge of: All of the above, and techniques of effective supervision; the department's affirmative action objectives; a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives. Ability to: All of the above, and plan, lay out, direct and inspect the work of a crew of carpenters and helpers; obtain accurate fitting or heavy framing; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives. CLASS HISTORY Date Date Title Class Established Revised Changed Carpenter Apprentice 2/4/70 10/2/84 -- Carpenter I 1931 10/2/84 12/19/58 Carpenter II 12/19/58 10/2/84 -- Carpenter Supervisor 1931 10/2/84 4/24/74