Job Analysis

JOB ANALYSIS: CARPENTER III, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Date of Study: November 17, 2014 – November 21, 2014 

Collective Bargaining Identification: R12

Job Analysis Conducted By: Charmaine Traywick, Associate Personnel Analyst, Office of Workforce Planning

Number of Incumbents: There are 33 incumbents in this classification per the State Controller’s Office Filled/Vacant Position Report dated November 1, 2014.

EDITED TASK LISTING

NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.

Task Statements:

1.  Plan the work of Carpenter I/II and inmates engaged in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of various buildings, structures, and fixtures (e.g., cabinets, cove base, road construction, etc.) in order to ensure proper completion of work, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, Statewide Automated Preventative Maintenance System [SAPMS], California Code of Regulations [CCR], institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge), on a daily basis.

2.  Advise the supervisor in the selection and procurement of construction materials, tools and equipment to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, etc., utilizing various resources (e.g., catalogs, vendors, project drawings and specifications, internet, budget requirements) on an on-going basis.

3.  Requisition materials (e.g., tools, supplies, equipment, etc.) to ensure proper operation of carpentry shop utilizing procurement forms (e.g., purchase requisition form [CDCR 954], written justification, bids, drug-free certification, recycle content, etc.) as required by the institutional operational procedures, State Administrative Manual (SAM), Departmental Operations Manual (DOM) on an on-going basis.

4.  Coordinate with departmental trades people, custody, other institutional program staff, contractors and vendors regarding construction projects, preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities (e.g., buildings, structures, fixtures, etc.) to ensure the work is completed effectively and efficiently in compliance with plans and specifications, various laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, utilizing interpersonal skills and various resources (e.g., Uniform Building Code (UBC), Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), California Occupational Safety Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), institutional operational procedures, personal experience, and knowledge as needed.

5.  Inspect scaffolding and falsework in order to meet institutional security and program needs, to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, etc., utilizing various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, SAPMS, CCR, Cal-OSHA) institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge as needed.

6.  Fabricate various building elements (e.g., doors and hardware, window frames etc.), in order to meet institutional security and program needs, by following federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

7.  Install various building elements (e.g., doors and hardware, window frames etc.), in order to meet institutional security and program needs, by following federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

8.  Construct minor building structures (e.g., sheds, awnings, retaining walls, ramps, etc.), while maintaining institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

9.  Construct scaffolding (e.g., installation of drywall, ceiling systems, etc.), while maintaining institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, Federal Code of Regulations, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

10.  Install shoring to facilitate structural repairs (e.g., excavating, trenching), in order to maintain institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, etc., utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

11.  Install fixtures (i.e., cabinets, shelving, work stations, partitions, etc.), in order to maintain institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, etc., utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code, UBC, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

12.  Perform alterations on various buildings, structures and fixtures (e.g., window frames, window screens, doors, door frames, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, Federal Code of Regulations, California Fire Code, UBC, American Disability Act (ADA) institutional operational procedures, personal experience, and carpentry knowledge) as needed.

13.  Perform repairs on various buildings, structures and fixtures (e.g., ceiling systems, flooring systems, roofing systems, cove base, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs and adhere to federal and state mandates, fire life and safety codes, and energy conservation, utilizing various resources (e.g., CCR, Federal Code of Regulations, UBC, ADA, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, and carpentry knowledge) as needed.

14.  Perform preventive maintenance to various buildings, structures and fixtures (e.g., ceiling materials, flooring systems, roofing systems, ceramic tile, etc.) in order to maintain life expectancy of state buildings, structures and fixtures, utilizing the SAPMS and various resources (e.g., CCR, California Fire Code), institutional operational procedures, personal experience, and carpentry knowledge) on an on-going basis.

15.  Inspect various projects to ensure proper completion of work to maintain institutional security and program needs, ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, utilizing resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, UBC, IIPP, etc.), institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge, as needed.

16.  Monitor the work of Carpenter I/II and inmates engaged in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of various buildings, structures, and fixtures (e.g., doors, woodwork, flooring systems, roofing systems, cabinets, etc.) to ensure proper completion of work, maintain institutional security and program needs, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, SAPMS), institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge on a daily basis.

17.  Organize the work of Carpenter I/II and inmates engaged in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of various buildings, structures, and fixtures (e.g., hardware, woodwork, wood or metal framing, etc.) while maintaining institutional security and program needs, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., Federal Code of Regulations, CCR, California Fire Code, UBC), institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge on a daily basis.

18.  Direct the work of Carpenter I/II and inmates engaged in the construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of various buildings, structures, and fixtures (e.g., door and window frames, wood and metal framing, etc.) to provide information, direction, ensuring proper completion of work, while meeting institutional security and program needs, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, SAPMS, CCR, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) on a daily basis.

19.  Prepare estimates for a variety of jobs to include labor, materials, tools, equipment, etc., to identify and provide supervisor with the necessary information for cost analysis, planning and developing projects utilizing various resources (e.g., personal knowledge, blueprints, rough sketches, cost estimate books) as needed.

20.  Compile records (e.g., Material Safety Data Sheet, staff and inmate safety training, tool control, etc.) to assure compliance stipulated by laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, utilizing various resources (e.g., DOM, institutional operational procedures, Inmate Work Training Incentive Program [IWTIP], IIPP) as required.

21.  Maintain records (e.g., inmate timekeeping, perpetual inventory, inmate safety training) in order to provide information for institutional use and assure compliance stipulated by institutional operational procedures, utilizing various resources (e.g., Cal-OSHA, DOM, penal code, IWTIP, etc.) as required.

22.  Supervise inmates in order to maintain security of work areas and materials in the performance of daily activities and to prevent escapes, injuries to inmates or others, damage to property, utilizing interpersonal skills, heightened awareness of the surroundings, Title 15, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR 101), Counseling Chronos (CDCR 128/115) as required.

23.  Inspect carpentry shop (e.g., keys, alarms, locking devices, etc.) in order to ensure a safe and secure working environment, as stipulated by various laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, utilizing various resources (e.g., personal knowledge, DOM, Title 15, IIPP) on a continuous basis.

24.  Communicate in a professional and effective manner with supervisors and others (e.g., state employees, inmates, public, contractors, etc.) in order to provide and obtain information to establish an effective working relationship, utilizing tact, interpersonal skills, Title 15, DOM, institutional policies and procedures, personal knowledge in all situations at all times.

25.  Act as the Supervisor of Building Trades or Utility Shops Supervisor in his/her absence in order to ensure continued operations of the institution, utilizing personal knowledge and personal experience, DOM, institutional operational procedures, and departmental policies per institutional needs.

26.  Maintain a work environment free of discrimination and harassment in accordance with departmental policies and the treatment of people in order to produce a hostile-free workplace utilizing Equal Employment Opportunity policies, Title 15, DOM, institutional operational procedures and appropriate training, etc., on a continuous basis.

27.  Promote a work environment free of discrimination and harassment in accordance with departmental policies and the treatment of people in order to produce a hostile-free workplace utilizing Equal Employment Opportunity policies, Title 15, DOM, institutional operational procedures and appropriate training, etc., on a continuous basis.

28.  Interpret blueprints and drawings to identify specific information and document additions or changes (e.g., data, location, specifications, equipment, etc.) for troubleshooting, projects, work order assignments, and cost estimates, utilizing personal knowledge, architect ruler/scale to ensure work is done according to plans and specifications on a regular basis.

29.  Fabricate concrete (e.g., slabs, walls, walkways, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs in compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, CCR, Cal-OSHA, ADA, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

30.  Install concrete (e.g., slabs, walls, walkways, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs, ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, CCR, Cal-OSHA, ADA, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

31.  Maintain concrete (e.g., retaining walls, stairs, etc.) in order to meet institutional security and program needs, to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., Federal Code of Regulations, CCR, California Fire Code, Cal-OSHA, ADA, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

32.  Inspect concrete (e.g., retaining walls, stairs, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs, to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., Federal Code of Regulations, California Fire Code, Cal-OSHA, ADA, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

33.  Maintain asphalt (e.g., roadways, parking lots, etc.) in order to meet institutional security and program needs, to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, SAPMS, CCR, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

34.  Inspect asphalt (e.g., roadways, parking lots, etc.) in order to maintain institutional security and program needs, to ensure compliance with various laws, rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, utilizing the work order system and various resources (e.g., job specifications, blueprints, SAPMS, CCR, institutional operational procedures, personal experience, carpentry knowledge) as needed.

Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification

EDITED KSAPC LISTING

NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.

Knowledge of:

K1.  Comprehensive knowledge of carpentry principles used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and fixtures (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) to ensure compliance with job specification and industry standards.

K2.  Comprehensive knowledge of carpentry methods used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and fixtures (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) in order to accomplish a work assignment.

K3.  Comprehensive knowledge of carpentry materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and fixtures (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) to ensure sufficient materials for daily work.

K4.  Comprehensive knowledge of carpentry tools used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and fixtures (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) in order to accomplish work assignment and promote safe work environment.

K5.  Comprehensive knowledge of carpentry equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of structures and fixtures (e.g., scissor lifts, boom lift, etc.) in order to oversee safe operation of equipment.

K6.  Comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations (e.g. Uniform Building Codes [UBC], Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to carpentry, California Code of Regulations (CCR), etc.) in order to meet or exceed industry standards.

K7.  Comprehensive knowledge of building codes in order to ensure compliance with regulations to safely and effectively determine correct materials to plan, purchase and install.

K8.  Basic knowledge of departmental rules and regulations governing the procurement process of carpentry materials, tools and equipment when ordering materials for maintenance and repair of structures and fixtures.

K9.  Basic math knowledge to calculate labor, material and/or cost estimates for planned projects.

K10.  Basic knowledge of policy and procedures (e.g., Title 15, Departmental Operations Manual (DOM), etc.), rules, regulations required in the supervision of inmates in order to facilitate the utilization of inmate labor.

K11.  Basic knowledge of principles of effective supervision in order to motivate, organize and direct work of Carpenter I/II and inmates to successfully construct, repair and maintain facilities.

K12.  Basic knowledge of Department’s Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Program objective to ensure compliance with departmental policies (e.g., create a hostile-free working environment, comply with zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment, etc.).

K13.  Basic knowledge of methods used in requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials and supplies to ensure the proper flow of materials.

K14.  Basic knowledge of the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) in order to create and maintain a safe work environment.

K15.  Basic knowledge of effective writing skills in order to prepare reports and memos.

K16.  Basic knowledge to interpret blueprints, plans and specifications in order to determine efforts necessary to complete work as designed.

KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification

Skill to:

S1.  Perform rough and finish carpentry (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) in order to accomplish a work assignment.

S2.  Operate hand and power carpentry tools (e.g., table saw, skill saw, drills, etc.) in order to safely accomplish a work assignment.

KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification

Ability to:

A1.  Communicate effectively in order to exchange information and or provide direction to staff and others.

A2.  Accurately read and/or interpret plans (blueprints) to complete assignments in a safe and effective manner.

A3.  Recognize lumber, plywood grades and other building materials in order to ensure compliance with building code and job requirements.

A4.  Accurately maintain records and reports to provide information to comply with departmental policies and regulations.

A5.  Prepare rough sketches, drawings and specifications of carpentry work to relay information to other crafts people, tradesmen and helpers.

A6.  Estimate cost for labor and materials to plan and complete work orders for the purpose of completing work assignments in a timely manner.

A7.  Plan carpentry work with departmental trades people, custody staff, institutional program staff, contractors and vendors to provide direction.

A8.  Analyze situations accurately in order to take effective action.

A9.  Lead and perform carpentry work safely and effectively to industry standards.

A10.  Be self-motivated and motivate others to perform their job duties.

A11.  Perform rough and finish carpentry (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, woodworking, etc.) in order to accomplish a work assignment.

A12.  Provide training on care and use of hand and power tools to ensure safe operation.

A13.  Effectively communicate with individuals or groups to provide accurate information, instruction, direction and maintain an effective working relationship.

A14.  Identify building codes to select proper materials for the completion of work assignments.

A15.  Inspect the work of Carpenter I, II and inmates to ensure proper completion of work and compliance with codes and regulations.

A16.  Troubleshoot unsafe or defective construction and building conditions (e.g., concrete, tile, wood and metal framework, roofing, etc.) to ensure the safe and proper operation of the facility while adhering to building codes.

A17.  Effectively layout rough framing, forms and finish carpentry assignments to complete assignments in a safe and effective manner.

A18.  Accurately form, place and finish concrete to complete assignment in a safe and effective manner.

A19.  Setup heavy materials and equipment in order to complete work assignments.

KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification

Special Physical Characteristics:

SPC1.  Must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or that of inmates.

KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification