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Under general direction, the Carpenter Supervisor I supervises the activities of carpenters and other craft workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of city structures, historic buildings, installations, facilities, and equipment, including transit equipment, both in shops and on-site.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Planning and prioritizing work schedules on a continuous basis according to production targets.
• Assigning and directing the work of carpenters and others on maintenance and repair projects.
• Scheduling and coordinating work with other crafts and departments.
• Making estimates of time and materials on requested work orders for repairs and maintenance.
• Inspecting work in progress and, upon completion, inspecting for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Developing work schedules and plans.
• Requisitioning materials and equipment.
• Justifying and estimating future equipment and material needs.
• Recording staff hours worked and making required reports.
• Instructing employees in the safe operation of shop equipment and assuring adherence to safe work practices.
• Administering the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Assisting in the development, motivation, and advancement of employees through training and effective use of employee development programs.
• Administering performance appraisals.
• Resolving employee problems.
• Assuring adherence to shop rules, policies, etc.
• Working in conjunction with support staff, including engineers, architects, and other technical experts to coordinate work plans.
• Making regular contacts with other departments, outside organizations and the general public.
• Using a personal computer and maintenance management software to prepare a variety of reports and memos, to keep records, and to write correspondence using e-mail.
• May perform carpenter duties if necessary as well as other related duties as required.

Note: This position requires the ability to work in inclement weather; in some cases, to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; and possible exposure to hazardous conditions found in and around buildings, structures, or construction sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.    Completion of a four year recognized carpenter apprenticeship program; AND

2.    Four years of verifiable experience as a journey-level carpenter (experience as a helper is NOT qualifying); AND

3.    Possession of a valid California driver license.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying journey-level carpenter experience may be substituted for the required carpentry apprenticeship program on a year-for year basis.

Note: Experience claimed in self-employment will only be considered if supported by evidence of earning and duties comparable to this position. Copies of income tax papers listing occupation and total earnings will be required to document self-employment.

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission whose job duties require unescorted Air Operations Area (AOA) access or sterile area access will be required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and will 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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Select the “I’m Interested” button located at the top right of this page. Then, follow the directions on the screen.

Applicants should receive a confirmation email in response to every announcement for which they file. After reading the email, retain it for your records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. It is applicants’ responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date, and they must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, set up your email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu).

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city and county of San Francisco completed application for this position or any position.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Carpenter Supervisor Written Multiple Choice Examination (Weight Pass/Fail): 

Candidates will be administered a written, multiple-choice examination, designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. The multiple-choice examination component may include, but not be limited to: knowledge of building codes and ordinances; knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and labor used in building maintenance and repair work; knowledge of safety practices; and human relations skills.

Trade Supervisory Written Examination (Weight 50%): 

Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice examination that includes test items that relate to various supervisory practices and procedures (e.g., directing subordinates, delegating tasks to subordinates, providing customer service, demonstrating appropriate supervisory/leadership behavior, addressing and/or evaluating subordinate issues, behavior and performance, etc.) as well as reading comprehension items.

This is a standardized examination, and therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

The score you achieve on this examination shall be valid and "banked" for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take this test again should you apply and be found eligible for a future announcement for which this particular test is used. If the test for this future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the test. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which this test is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent. 

Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

Note: Candidates must achieve a passing score on all examination components described above in order to move forward in the selection process.

Written Performance Examination (Weight: 50%):

The applicants who pass the two multiple choice examinations will be administered a written performance exercise to measure their relative knowledge, skill, and ability levels in job-related areas which may include, but are not limited to: knowledge of building codes and ordinances; knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and labor used in building maintenance and repair work; knowledge of safety practices; written communication skills; and planning and organization skills.

Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact time, date, and location of the examination(s).

Note: A passing score must be achieved on all examination components in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List.

Specific information regarding this examination process is listed below:

• Application Opening – Tuesday, December 14, 2021
• Application Deadline – To Be Determined, but not before Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Amended to January 11, 2022.
• Compensation: $110,110 - $133,848
• Eligible List duration resulting from this examination process will be 12 months.
• Certification Rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three Scores.
• Exam Type: Class Based Test
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: REF4828Q

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: 

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment 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:

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission requires 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. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Medical Examination:

Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

TWIC Card:

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Port Commission are required to be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS). An application for a TWIC card may be submitted after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent undergo a criminal history check, immigration check and terrorist threat assessment, including FBI fingerprints, in order to determine eligibility for security clearance. The incumbent must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a TWIC card. Per Civil Service Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain a TWIC card, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Port Commission. Note: TWIC requirements and procedures are located in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 49 U.S.C. 114, 40113, and 49 U.S.C. 5103a.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations.  [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/. 

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at: http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Questions: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Casey Botkin at [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.