CARPENTER II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is hiring a Carpenter II, Correctional Facility at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, Madera County. This permanent, full-time position requires carpentry skills and the ability to work with a small crew in a correctional environment.

Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with an alternate work schedule possible. Applicants should have experience with hand and power carpentry tools, be able to read diagrams or take-off

Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of hand and power carpentry tools.
• Ability to sketch diagrams and/or create take off lists.
• Be familiar with different lumber grades/building materials.
• Work with other trades to accomplish same tasks.
• Instruct, direct, and coordinate the work of a small crew.
• Follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Skills

Carpentry

Take-off lists

Lumber grades

Team coordination

Following instructions

Basic computer skills

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title

CARPENTER II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Job Description And Duties

This job posting is being used to fill a permanent full-time Carpenter II, Correctional Facility (CF) position

You must have taken and passed the examination for the Carpenter II, CF classification, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility to apply.

The vacancy will be filled in accordance with implemented hiring restrictions. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla.

Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park. Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Job Code

JC-533248

Position #(s)

919-216-6474-XXX

Working Title

CARPENTER II, CF

Classification

CARPENTER II (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salary

$5,658.00 - $6,787.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Madera County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

An Alternate Work Schedule May Be Available

Work Week

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR / CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Eligibility Verification

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

If you are personally delivering your application, you must do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, on or before the final filing date.

Desirable Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of hand and power carpentry tools
• Ability to sketch diagrams and/or create take off lists
• Be familiar with different lumber grades/building materials
• Work with other trades to accomplish same tasks
• Instruct, direct, and coordinate the work of a small crew
• Follow instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact: CRYSTAL CONNER [phone] ext: 5603 [e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact: CRYSTAL CONNER [phone] ext: 5603 [e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Hiring and Recruitment [phone] ext: 5603 [e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.