Administrative Secretary

Career Description CARPENTER Facilities Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY The Public Works Division has an exciting opportunity working as a Carpenter in their Facilities Operations Unit. The Carpenter position will perform journey level rough and finished carpenter work in constructing and repairing wooden structures and furnishings. This includes layout, cutting, fitting and joining building materials to construct, maintain or alter facilities and structures; forming, pouring and finishing concrete; and constructing, installing and repairing furnishings such as cabinets, desks, shelves, doors and windows. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background investigation. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE We are clear on what we want – let us know if we have a match: Trade Experience Proven Ability to:

• Perform journey level construction, maintenance or alteration work with a variety of building materials, wood working machinery and hand tools
• Learn and apply provision of codes pertinent to the construction and alteration of structures
• Construct detailed concrete forms for various structures including headwalls, and cast in place pipe patches

Proven Knowledge in:

• Practices, tools, equipment, materials and methods of the carpentry and cement trades
• Characteristics and uses of various lumber and hardware in carpentry

DETAIL ORIENTED Proven Experience In

• Working from rough sketches, detailed plans and blueprints
• Following oral and written instructions
• Applying necessary shop mathematics used in carpentry
• Handling tools and materials accurately, effectively and safely

Physical & Environmental Abilities Possession of excellent:

• Manual dexterity to manipulate hand tools
• Eye-hand coordination
• Body strength to lift up to 100 pounds
• Vision to distinguish and identify color from color coded wires

Required License Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, prior to hire date.

THE COUNTY – The Place To Work, Live And Play Orange County is a desirable place to live – and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the second largest county in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

Over the years, Orange County has established a reputation as an innovative leader among local governments and services over 3,000,000 people who live within its 34 cities. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, 3 harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and 250 miles of riding and hiking trails. Orange County has top rated attractions from Disneyland to several major professional sports teams, a wide range of cultural arts as well as some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation. There is no doubt that Orange County is a great place to work, live and play.

How To Apply To learn more about the County's benefits click here

• Click on the "Apply" button located at the top of this job announcement. (Preferred)
• Call 714-834-7521 to request an application & supplemental questionnaire form.

Mail Your Completed Application And Supplemental Questionnaire To Attn: Wendy Fatu

County of Orange

Resources & Development Management Department

300 N. Flower Street, Room 539

Santa Ana, CA. 92703-5000

FILING DEADLINE Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment can close at any time. Submission of an on-line application is strongly recommended.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

• Minimum Qualifications: RDMD/Human Resources screens all application materials to identify the minimally qualified candidates.
• Written Exam (Refer/Non-Refer) A written test consisting of job-related multiple-choice questions will be administered. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. If this step is eliminated, then all qualified candidates will be notified of their current status in the recruitment.
• Panel Interview (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate’s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates’ qualifications for the job.
• Questions? E-mail Abe Buelna at: [email protected].
• Or call Abe Buelna at (714) 834-5731.

Additional Information "Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply" Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

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