CARPENTER

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY  
 Bulletin No. 08-017Posting Date: March 31, 2008JOB TITLECARPENTER EXAM NUMBERR6257A
 FILING DATESApril 01, 2008 until needs are metSALARY$4,716.96 MONTHLY
$4,846.68 - FLAT MONTHLY (Effective 07/01/2008)
$4,992.08 - FLAT MONTHLY (Effective 01/01/2009) POSITION
INFORMATIONPerforms journey-level carpentry work on new construction, alteration and repair projects.ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONSInterprets blueprints, building plans, and sketches for information pertaining to the type of material required and dimensions, scope, and layout of the structure to be fabricated, repaired, or installed; prepares project layout; measures and marks cutting and assembly lines on various materials and prepares worksite as prescribed; verifies trueness of structure and makes appropriate modifications as necessary; cuts, shapes, fastens, and assembles materials according to prescribed measurements and instruction; lays out, constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures consisting of various materials; fits and installs prefabricated structures, fixtures, and finish hardware; maintains tools, machinery, and shop area in proper working order; adheres to applicable regulations and standards pertaining to work and shop safety; prepares daily work reports and materials takeoff; consults with and responds to inquiries from concerned parties; supervises Carpenter Apprentices and Helpers performing building, installation, and repair work.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a recognized carpenter apprentice training program of at least four years' duration* -OR- Five years' experience in carpentry work on buildings, one year of which must have been at the journey-level**.Physical Class: 4 - Arduous:
Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.

Licenses: 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.

Special Requirement Information: *Applicants who expect to qualify through the completion of a carpenter apprentice training program MUST attach a photocopy of their apprentice training program certificate of completion at the time of filing. Applications without proof of completion will be rejected as incomplete.

To receive credit for training classes, include the names and addresses of school/company conducting the training, dates attended, titles of classes/courses/sessions, the length of time for each class/course/session, and an official certificate or notification of completion of each training program.

**Please ensure application/resumes contain 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.

NOTE: All unprocessed applications to Carpenter, Exam Number Y6257U, Bulletin Number 2007-195-188 will be automatically filed under Carpenter, Exam Number R6257A and will be notified via mail.

Persons who applied under exam Y6257U but did not meet the mimimum requirements at the time of filing, may submit an application for Carpenter, Exam Number R6257A. SPECIAL
INFORMATIONShift: Any Shift

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY
INFORMATION The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies at various County of Los Angeles departments as they occur.EXAMINATION
CONTENTThis examination will consist of two parts:

Part I: A Written Test covering Knowledge of General Carpentry/Plan Interpretation; Mechanical Aptitude; Carpentry Mathematics; Written Expression; and Reading Comprehension weighted 50%.

Part II: A Structured Interview covering Job Preparation; Work Skills; Oral & Interpersonal Communications Effectiveness; Work Habits; Adaptability & Dependability; and Leadership & Training weighted 50%.

Only those candidates who PASS the Written Test (Part I) will be eligible to compete in the Structured Interview (Part II) portion of the examination.

If you have taken and passed the Carpenter (Y6257U) written test within the last twenty four (24) months, your written test score from that examination can be transferred to this examination. To extend your score, please advise the Exam Unit Staff, in writing, at the time of application filing. If you wish to retake rather than transfer your score, THE LATEST WRITTEN TEST SCORE WILL APPLY.

Candidates who are currently on the Carpenter (Y6257U) Eligibile Register may apply, however, their written test score and oral interview scores will be automatically transferred to this exam.

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVED (12) MONTHS.

THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for written employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://dhr.lacounty.info and clicking Job Information and then on Employment Test Preparation.ELIGIBILITY
INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *APPLICATION INFORMATIONApplicants are required to submit a standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application. You have the option of filing your application either by Hard Copy submission - OR - Online (via electronic submission). Please select only one method to file your application.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience you include.

A): In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned.

B): For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Instructions for Filing Online: The Standard County Employment Application for this examination may be completed online and submitted electronically beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. TO APPLY ONLINE, click on the link below the filing address. Applicants who apply online may upload any documents as attachments during application submission or fax the documents to (213) 380-3681 within five (5)days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title.

Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: A Standard County Employment Application for this position will be accepted on business days only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2008. A Standard County Employment Application can be found at: http://easier.co.la.ca.us/JobsInfo/empapp.pdf .

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Applications must be received, either in person or by mail, by 5:00 p.m., on the last day of filing.

Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Employee Information Services Office
3333 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 100
Los Angeles,CA 90010
(213) 738-2082

On-Line Filing: To file On-Line, https://easier.co.la.ca.us/easier/Applicant/applicant_logon.cfm?exid=1015. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (213) 738-2057.

Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (213) 738-2057. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (213) 738-2057 or (800) 899-4099 . The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREqual Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCELos Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information. VETERAN'S
CREDITVETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States: During a declared war; or During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONEmployment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility. RECORD OF CONVICTIONSA full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE INCLUDED. SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.