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SENIOR SEWING WORKER / NORTH COUNTY
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Position Information
  • Company: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Medical Services Bureau
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Salary/Wages:$2,235.27 - $2,927.00 /month
  • Job Status/Type:Full Time
    Employee
  • Job Category:Security/Protective Services
  • Occupation:General/Other: Security/Protective Services
  • Work Experience:2+ to 5 Years
3286BR
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Sheriff
SENIOR SEWING WORKER / NORTH COUNTY
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
J7615A
Open Continuous
03/30/2012
Monthly
2235.27
2927.00
Positions allocable to this class work under the supervision of a Head Sewing Worker or other higher level supervisor supervising a group of sewing workers or inmate workers in the sewing or mending of hospital and institutional garments and linens. Positions require a thorough knowledge of proper sewing and mending techniques as they relate to the kinds of alterations and repairs made in an institutional setting, knowledge of fabric layout, and skill in operation of power sewing machines and attachments such as single-needle, double-needle, coverstitch, or overlock, and equipment such as heat stampers and electric cloth cutters.

Supervises the work of inmate workers engaged in using standard power sewing machine equipment such as the overlock, hemmer, hemstitcher, power machine, and single needle.

Instructs new employees in the manufacturing and mending of institutional garments and linens.

Supervises the assembling and sewing of institutional garments and linens on power sewing machines.

Supervises the inspection and sorting of worn or torn linens and garments and condemns those that cannot be used or mended.

Instructs inmates in the use of power sewing machine, attachments, and methods of making and mending institutional garments and linens while maintaining a safe and productive workflow.

Does power machine sewing as required.

Keeps work, training, and material records and orders supplies.

Supervises the receiving, counting, sorting, stamping and bundling of completed work.

Instructs inmates on the proper use and safety of sewing equipment to prevent accidents to inmates and or employees.

Regularly inspect all machines for faulty or broken parts and fixes and or replaces items as needed to ensure all equipment is working properly.

Regularly oils and cleans sewing machines of dust and lint to ensure all machines are working properly.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Two years' paid experience in the operation of a power sewing machine in an institution or commercial establishment, including experience laying out and cutting yardage. 

Acceptable Substitution: Completion of a recognized course in power sewing machine operation for six months of the experience.*
Physical Class III – Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

*In order to receive credit for any course work such as completion of a recognized course in power sewing machine operation, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificates with your application at the time of filing.
* Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

This examination will consist of a performance test on a power sewing machine weighted 100%.  

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Shift:  Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, North County Correctional Facility.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
Any

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application form ONLINE.  Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.

Fill out your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if applicable) completely.  Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

All information is subject to verification.

We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.

We may close this examination without prior notice.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:

To apply for this examination, click on the button above or below this bulletin that reads, "Apply to Job" so you can apply online and track the status of your application and get notified of your progress by mail.

We must receive your application and Job Specific Questionnaire (if applicable) by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing.

NOTE:  Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission.  If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 within five (5) days of filing online, or by the last day of filing, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.  Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

For further information concerning this examination, please call Personnel Administration, Professional Examinations Unit, at (323) 526-5611, TTY (323) 260-5291 OR (323) 267-6669.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: 
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Please fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned.  All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.  Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.  

View details regarding Employment Eligibility Information, Social Security Act of 2004, Records of Convictions, Veterans Preference Credit, Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act by clicking on the link below:

GENERAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION

OR

Visit http://dhr.lacounty.info to view the above information. Click on Career Opportunities' Tab, and then click on General Examination Information Tab.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act.

The County will make reasonable accommodations.
Professional Exams Unit
(323) 526-5611
www.lasd.org
(323) 526-5671
(323) 260-5291
(800) 735-2922
(323) 267-6669
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