Class Specification: VETERAN INTERN, CRAFTS SUPPORT
ITEM NUMBER: 8261
APPROVAL DATE: 05/15/2007
DEFINITION:
Participates in structured assignments in preparation for successful progression into a craft occupational field.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to an assigned supervisor and/or mentor and receive both technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of craft support skill sets. Veteran Intern, Crafts Support positions are assigned to assist journey or higher-level workers in either central or line departments in construction, alteration, repair work, electrical, electro-mechanical, general maintenance, building and painting in order to enhance previous job skills or to gain new experience in craft occupational areas.
Positions receive formal and informal instruction on the principles that apply to the assigned work area to govern satisfactory performance of the job. The internship program prepares veterans to compete for entry and journey-level craft support jobs to continue public service in the area in which they have received training. Typically, veterans participate in this program for 12 to 24 months based on individual training and experience requirements. During the duration of the internship program, incumbents are expected to develop and demonstrate progressively increasing skills and to work with greater independence of action as they gain further experience and proficiency in their occupation for progression into permanent County positions. Intern assignments may be made on any shift, including County departments that have 24-hour responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
These assignments may require incumbents to frequently lift objects over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. Some assignments may require a California Class A or B Driver License. Examples of the types of work to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following primary assignments:
Assists a journey-level or other skilled craft worker in the installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of various craft work.
Assists a journey-level or other skilled craft worker to overhaul and repair gasoline and diesel engines, and manual and automatic transmissions.
Uses various craft tools, material, and supplies. Maintains tools in serviceable condition.
Cleans work areas and operates simple machines and equipment.
Prepares simple reports or keeps maintenance records and other routine non-complex duties in various craft trades and other occupations.
May drive automotive equipment to and from work sites.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States Armed Forces under honorable conditions.
LICENSE:
Some assignments may require a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job‑related essential duties, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Some assignments may require a valid California Class A or B Driver License.
A valid DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, is required.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light.
Veteran Interns who perform moderate or arduous physical tasks as described in the Examples of Duties will be required to pass a Class 3 - Moderate or Class 4 - Arduous physical examination.
