Carpenter

2 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States TransForce Full time

WHEN TO APPLY:

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, August

26, 2024 at 8:00 AM (PT) until Monday, September 9, 2024 before 5:00 PM (PT).

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

EXAM NUMBER

R6257G-R

Why choose to be a part of our team?

Enjoy the perks of one of the most comprehensive public-sector benefits packages nationwide (Click here to explore). By joining us, you'll gain access to a diverse range of healthcare options and robust retirement plans. With more than 38 diverse departments and over 2,300 different jobs, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.

What does a Carpenter do?

The Carpenter performs journey-level carpentry work on new construction, alteration and repair projects. They are also responsible for constructing scaffolding, building forms, layering floors, and erecting framing. Incumbents are required to exercise a knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology, and accident prevention precautions of the trade and the ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.

Some essential duties include:

  • Engages in all types of rough and finish carpentry on buildings.
  • Does milling, woodturning and pattern work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications or verbal instructions.
  • Constructs scaffolding, builds forms, lays floors, and erects framing.
  • Assembles, installs and repairs office and institutional furnishings.
  • Makes and fits doors, window sashes and screens.
  • Maintains materials tools and equipment.
  • Supervise apprentices and helpers, as needed.
  • Drives automotive equipment to work sites.
For more information, please review the classification specification: Carpenter.What do you need to qualify for this position?

In order to be considered, individuals must satisfy one of the options listed below.

Option I:

Completion of a recognized carpenter apprentice training program* of at least four years' duration.

Option II:

Five years' experience in carpentry work on buildings, one year of which must have been at the journey-level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
  • A recognized carpenter apprentice training program is defined as a program that has earned nationally recognized credentials from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the State of California, and the U.S. Department of Labor. In order to receive credit for a carpenter training program, a legible copy of your certificate, diploma, transcript, or official documentation from the institution must be submitted with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last filing date. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must email them to CHuang@hr.lacounty.gov. Please include exam number and exam title in your email. Applications received without proof of the required degree(s) or certificate will not be considered as meeting the stated requirements.
Journey-level carpentry work is work that requires extensive knowledge of the craft such as rough and finish carpentry on buildings, milling, woodturning, and pattern work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, specifications or verbal instruction. Please ensure application contains detailed information specifically addressing journey level experience, educational background, and/or specialized training courses/programs completed. Also, the required technical experience can be a combination of County and/or outside experience.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:

County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation such as additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus, or reclassification study from CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last filing date. Out-of-class duties should be accurately described in the application work history, and questionable experience will be verified through the departmental HR Manager when necessary.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

4 - Arduous: Involves frequent and heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

Our Assessment Process:

This exam will consist of two (2) multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment weighted 100% covering:

PART I:
  • Numerical Calculation
  • Achievement
  • Mechanical Comprehension
  • Responsibility
  • Safety Orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Thoroughness
PART II:
  • Knowledge of architectural plans and schematic diagrams
  • Knowledge of methods and practices as applied in the construction, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures
  • Knowledge of the design, use, and maintenance of materials, tools, and machinery
  • Knowledge of provisions of applicable rules and regulations pertaining to installation and repair of structures and fixtures
  • Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and standards
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIVE A COMBINED PASSING SCORE ON PARTS I AND II OF 70% OR HIGHER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TEST PREPARATION:

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
  • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  • Additional online practice tests are available at .
Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
  • Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  • This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
  • chuang@hr.lacounty.gov
  • info@governmentjobs.com
  • talentcentral@shl.com
  • noreply@proctoru.com
  • donot-reply@amcatmail.com
Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill a vacancy within Los Angeles County.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may resul

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