CARPENTER SENIOR 61303

05/01/92 G

This is the third class in the Carpentry series. Positions in this class function as lead workers, performing highly skilled carpentry tasks with additional responsibility for preparing estimates, selecting materials, maintaining work records, and providing direction and expertise to a work crew; or serve as a trades specialist performing highly skilled carpentry work such as cabinet making. This class is distinguished from the Carpenter class by its responsibility for leading work crews, complex finish work, preparation of estimates and selection of materials. It is distinguished from the Carpenter Supervisor by that class's responsibility for planning and scheduling work and by performance of the full range of supervisory duties.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in performing the full range of skilled carpentry tasks while providing leadership and technical guidance to a crew of Carpenter Assistants, Carpenters, or inmates. The work typically involves estimating, requisitioning, and preparing materials for job assignments; interpreting working details on work orders, blueprints and specifications; maintaining records of materials and equipment used and hours worked; providing instruction and guidance to Carpenters, Carpenter Assistants or inmates; inspecting work assignments; repairing, erecting, modifying and installing simple and complex interior and exterior trim work such as molding, baseboards, ceilings, and stairways; general roof repair; erecting and remodeling buildings to include erecting of additional walls, ceilings, doors and enclosures; cutting and framing door and window openings; making and refinishing cabinets and shelves; constructing wooden forms and scaffolds; and altering, repairing, or constructing custom and specialized furniture. May perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks such as repairing and installing locks, floors and tiles; bricklaying; concrete finishing; and other building trade related duties. May assume supervisor's duties in his or her absence. May be required to transport personnel/inmates to the work site and maintain time and performance records.

Supervision Given: Supervision typically is not a factor; however, positions provide technical assistance to Carpenters, Carpenter Assistants, and Bridge Construction Repair Workers and inspect their work.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from Carpenter Supervisor or higher level buildings and grounds supervisor.

Scope: Work affects the successful completion of carpentry projects from initial layout to final assembly; and affects the overall development of lower level carpenters by ensuring accurate completion of their work.

Impact of Actions: Inadequate directions to lower level carpenters, errors in craftsmanship, or inaccurate estimates of project costs could negatively affect cost, services, timeliness, or public safety. Effective job performance results in the successful, timely, and quality completion of highly skilled carpentry work.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with suppliers concerning equipment and supplies and with agency staff concerning work orders.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of all aspects of carpentry methods, tools, and materials; of basic math; and of units of measure.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read, understand and follow blueprints, sketches, and specifications; to follow written and oral instructions; to maintain accurate records; to perform heavy manual labor; to work from heights; and to provide technical assistance and guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Valid Virginia driver's license.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable experience in rough and finish carpentry work.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective May 1, 1992.