Union Carpentry Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.01 - $30.36 Hourly
Location : Courthouse - Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Temporary on-call
Job Number: 2026-00055
Department: Work Crew
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
THE POSITION
Douglas County Public Works - Work Crew Division
On-Call Non-Benefited Postition/ Works as Needed/ No Gaurantee of Hours.
Job Summary:
This position provides supervision to adult offenders performing community service as ordered by the court as well as the Parole & Probation department. It trains offenders in forestry and landscaping procedures; maintains order and discipline within work group and completes required recordkeeping. The supervisor collaborates with public and non-profit agencies to develop and manage community work projects.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Provide daily supervision to up to 15 adult offenders; assign work tasks; maintain order and discipline within work group. Prepare work crew truck, tools and supplies for the day. Participate in work as needed. Clean truck at end of work day.
• Provide job-skill-training to adult offenders in forestry procedures, landscaping, etc.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Two years experience in forestry, landscaping, wildland fire fighter (FF1) or carpentry which includes supervision of personnel.

Knowledge of: Reasonable knowledge of human behavior; reasonable knowledge of assigning work and leading a work crew; reasonable knowledge of community resources; reasonable knowledge of and ability to participate in program planning, evaluating and implementing programs to meet specific objectives; reasonable knowledge of forestry, landscaping, carpentry and power tool equipment. Skill in: Writing clear and concise correspondence, records, reports and statistical data. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; give practical advice and guidance to adult offenders; lead, direct, maintain order, discipline and safety of adult offender work crew; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; relate to a diverse population of people; plan/coordinate work projects with community agencies; apply a practical knowledge of program management to day-to-day activities; safely operate power equipment; work within a team; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures; establish and maintain records, reports and statistical data; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, courts, law enforcement agencies, public and non-profit agencies, the community, clients, families and the public.
Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
• Ability to pull a trailer
• Regular and consistent attendance

SCREENING & EVALUATION
While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history backgroundcheck as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.
Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here:
Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources by e-mail at or ph: (541) 440-4405
Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).
Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the (PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
ph: (541) 440-4405