Carpenter

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) delivers a host of logistical support services to County agencies and partners from maintenance of facilities and County fleet to energy and environmental management services, capital project management, procurement services, and clean commute and recycling programs. The GSA Community strives not only to provide these services but to also facilitate collaborative and innovative approaches in its efforts. While the GSA Community largely focuses on support services for Alameda County departments and other public agencies, the work has a direct impact on the communities. GSA builds structures such as libraries and youth centers that transform communities, provides opportunities for local businesses, and works towards ensuring that County work practices minimize negative impacts to the environment. GSA employees take great pride in their work and strive to provide the highest-quality service. For more information about the agency, please visit: County of Alameda, General Services Agency.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to perform the work of a journey-level carpenter and cabinetmaker; and to do related work as required. For detailed information about the classification, please visit: Carpenter (#9220).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I: The equivalent of four years' full-time experience as a Building Maintenance Worker II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority and Consolidated Courts.)

Or II: Education: Successful completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship in the carpentry/cabinetmaker trade. And Experience: The equivalent of three years' experience as a journey-level carpenter or cabinetmaker. Additional experience as a journey-level carpenter or cabinetmaker may substitute for an apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Special Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds safely. Must be able and willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to climb and work from ladders and/or scaffolding. Must be able and willing to work in confined areas. Must be able to use a respirator. Must comply with the medical surveillance program related to lead and asbestos, as required by OSHA/Cal-OSHA. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Note: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

• Knowledge of: Modern methods, materials, hand and power tools, and equipment used in rough and finished carpentry and in cabinet making. Building, Fire, Life Safety and OSHA safety codes. General construction safety practices. Hazardous Materials Awareness (asbestos, lead paint, MSDS). Basic computer skills including knowledge of Outlook. Mathematical calculations used in the carpentry trade.
• Ability to: Skillfully use the tools and equipment of the carpenter's and cabinetmaker's trades. Work safely. Communicate clearly orally and in writing. Provide excellent customer service. Follow written and oral instructions. Work independently as well as part of a team. Plan, organize, prioritize and keep track of assignments and materials. Collaborate and coordinate with other trades. Supervise non-journey workers. Adapt to changing work priorities. Keep tools and materials secure.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaire responses to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An performance examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website,

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs.

1. RECRUITMENT PLAN
2. Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3. Review of Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire for Minimum Qualifications: By October 1, 2025
4. Civil Service Performance Examination: Week of October 27, 2025
5. Notification of Results: Week of November 3, 2025
6. SELECTION PLAN
7. Department Hiring Selections: Week of November 17, 2025
8. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website,

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to:

• For your Health & Well-Being Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• Other benefits and programs as listed in the original

Conclusion

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add , , , and as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes and are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

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