Laborer-Highway (Temporary)

POSITION INFORMATION

Application and supplemental forms are required and will be available for two (2) days only from April 7, 2006 through April 10, 2006 for pick-up at our office, and for the duration at this website. Under general supervision, performs skilled carpentry work in connection with the construction, maintenance and repair of city structures, installations and facilities; and performs related duties as required. The essential functions include: explaining and applying new and existing methods and procedures relative to maintenance and repair tasks including a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and heavy construction (false work, cribbing and shoring) erecting stairs, partitions, barricades, sheds, concrete forms, steel rebar, bleachers, scaffolding, fences, and float decks; planning work in progress, and preparing materials and tools necessary to complete assigned carpentry jobs; laying and renewing floor coverings, baseboards, molding, office partitions, dry wall, and insulation; repairing and constructing desks, tables, chairs, sashes, windows, doors, door assemblies, roofs, hand rails, cabinetry, counter tops, and plastic laminate and solid surface materials; reading blueprints and work orders and following other written and verbal instructions; recognizing and reporting suspected safety hazards and conditions, toxic materials, and/or substances; installing and maintaining locks, door checks, door closures, springs transom and other security related hardware; preparing routine work reports, which may involve preparing estimates for assigned carpentry tasks; and making occasional contacts with other departmental personnel and outside organizations in connection with carpentry activities.

Employees may be required to work varying shifts, weekends or holidays. The nature of the work includes the ability to sustain physical effort involving standing, bending and heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) during the shift, and occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Working conditions may include heights, streets and roadways, poorly ventilated areas, working in confined spaces, and during inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications 1a. Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level carpenter experience; OR 1b. Completion of a four (4) year carpenter apprenticeship program plus 2 years of journey-level carpenter experience (experience as a carpenter’s helper is NOT qualifying); AND

• Possession of a valid California driver license (attach a copy to the application).

NOTES:

• Ability to maintain a valid driver license and meet insurability standards will be required.
• Some positions may require cabinet-making and/or mill work experience. Those candidates wishing to be considered for these positions must clearly state this experience on their applications.
• Positions at the Recreation & Parks Department may be required to perform occasional duties at Camp Mather in Tuolumne County.
• Positions at the Public Utilities Commission may be required to perform occasional duties or be permanently assigned at Sunol in Alameda County, Moccasin in Tuolumne County, or Millbrae in San Mateo County.

How To Apply Applications and self-certification forms will be available for two (2) days only from Friday, April 7, 2006 through Monday, April 10, 2006 at the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, and through our website www.sfgov.org at the GovernmentJobs.com link, http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sf/default.cfm?action=jobs. The final filing date is Friday, April 21, 2006. Mailed application materials must be postmarked by the final filing date. All applicants must complete the City and County of San Francisco application and self-certification forms, and must verify all qualifying experience (see Verification Section below). Apply to: Class 7344 Examination, Department of Human Resources, Team 2, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of all papers submitted.

VERIFICATION: All applicants, including City employees , must provide written verification of all experience, training, and driver license needed to meet the minimum qualifications with the application forms. A copy of the driver license must be submitted. If applicable, the certificate, or letter signed by the union representative on Carpenters’ union letterhead, regarding completion of the apprenticeship program must be submitted. Verification of qualifying experience must be signed by the employer’s authorized representative on the employer’s business letterhead, or signed by the Northern California Carpenters’ Regional Council (or appropriate region) on the union’s letterhead, and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, and description of job duties performed. If self-employed, copies of income tax returns, such as Forms 1040 (front and back) and W-2s for each year, and verification of duties performed must be submitted. Current City employees may submit performance evaluations to verify qualifying City experience or a letter from their departmental personnel office, but must verify other qualifying experience as stated above. City and County employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee’s class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification, application forms, or request for waiver by April 21, 2006 may result in rejection of the application. SELECTION PROCEDURES

Written/Performance Examination: (Weight – 100%) Candidates will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas which may include, but not be limited to: knowledge of general carpentry practices; use of carpentry tools; ability to read blueprints and plans; knowledge of safety procedures; ability to perform elementary mathematics; and recordkeeping ability. Candidates may be required to complete job-related written and/or performance exercise(s) as part of this examination.

Departments may administer additional selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. All appointees will be required to possess and maintain a good driving record.

CERTIFICATION RULE: The Rule of Three Scores will be the certification rule used for the eligible list resulting from this examination.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this examination must contact the examination analyst by phone at (415) 557-4876 (voice), or if hearing impaired at (415) 775-9484 (TDD), or in writing to the Department of Human Resources, Team 2, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 (specify class 7344), as soon as possible.

NOTES:

• All appointees for employment will be required to pass a medical examination to determine the ability to perform the essential functions and/or meet the physical minimum requirements of the job.
• Appointees may be required to pass a state mandated respirator medical examination for some departments.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to provide a complete employment history for the past ten (10) years and an explanation of all gaps in employment during that period. The past ten (10) years of the candidate's employment will be verified. In addition, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.
• Customs Clearance: This position may require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. NOTE: Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.
• Appointees to this position may be required to obtain a San Francisco International Airport’s driver license.

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Philip A. Ginsburg

Director

Department of Human Resources

Issued: March 31, 2006

Announcement Number: 52984

Team 2/BL (415) 557-4876

Employee Benefits This information is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City and County of San Francisco and is not legally binding. The exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive depends upon the collective bargaining agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the employee organization or union representing the employee's classification, as well as various provisions of ordinances, the Charter and Civil Service Commission Rules. To view the collective bargaining agreement for this job class, click here.

Provisional and Temporary Exempt employees may not be entitled to receive some or all of the benefits listed below.

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year. Additional floating holidays as provided by collective bargaining agreement.

Paid Vacation: One (1) to five (5) years of service - 10 days per year.

Six (6) to fifteen (15) years of service - 15 days per year.

After 15 years of service - 20 days per year.

Paid Sick Leave: Thrirteen(13) days per year.

Other Benefits: Retirement Plan for permanent employees.

Deferred Compensation program.

Social Security.

Health Insurance (choice of several plans).

Dental Plans.

Disability Insurance program (available at employee's cost).

Credit Unions.

Uniforms (if required by the City for the job classification).

Tuition Reimbursement program.

Management Cafeteria Plan.