Pattern Maker – (7358 TPV) – SF Municipal Transportation Agency - (168101)

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.

Education Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience Two (2) years of experience in pattern making. Experience must include interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculate shrinkages or dimensions and laying out, and constructing and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes

License Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license at time of appointment.

Substitution Completion of a recognized pattern making apprenticeship program may substitute for the two (2) years of experience in pattern making.

Desirable Qualifications The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Verification of Education and Experience Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Knowledge of: Pattern making methods and practices, including design, fabrication, and maintenance techniques; safety practices which include workplace safety, safe operation of pattern making tools and equipment, and proper handling of materials; the use of pattern making tools and equipment; pattern making materials which include various types of woods, metals and alloys, plasters and plastics

Ability or Skill to: Design, lay out and make simple or intricate patterns; calculate shrinkages for various types of metals and alloys; work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, samples or oral instructions; communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner; maintain effective working relationships; use pattern making tools, materials and equipment safely.

Medical Examination/Drug Testing Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:

How to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notifications@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, Maggie.lau@sfmta.com. ML | TPV-7358-168101|

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.