Carpenter Series

California State Personnel Board Specification

Series 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.

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 the class of 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 I

This is the entry class 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 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

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.

 Chuck Callahan.