Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 11/18/2025
Application Deadline: 11/30/2025
Agency: Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range: $4,207 - $6,420
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Carpenter-Vocational Instruction-Oregon State Hospital SR22
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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Carpentry Instructor-Vocational Services
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Vocational Services Department as our next Carpentry Instructor on our Salem, Oregon campus.
OSH, a Joint Commission and CMS certified public psychiatric hospital, provides psychiatric treatment services to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The Oregon State Hospital is the largest division of OHA with 750 beds and approximately 3,000 positions across hospital operations.
The Vocational Services Department provides a comprehensive range of vocational services to the inpatient and residential population of Oregon State Hospital. Hospital based vocational services include Greenhouse, Benchwork, Landscaping Patient Pay and Supported Employment settings. This program focuses on stabilizing mental illness and assisting patients in achieving their highest level of function in work performance and components. Patients will acquire this through the acquisition of carpentry skills with the leadership of a knowledgeable carpenter who can educate and encourage patient success.
What You Will Do
The Carpentry Instructor provides support to patients to ensure a range of services are available to address the vocational needs from work readiness skill and prevocational activities to sheltered work opportunities, work hardening, job search, and work support activities leading to competitive employment. This position is responsible for the daily supervision and education of carpentry skills to patients who have been deemed appropriate for the wood shop programming. This position is also responsible for the overall safe instruction of the tools and techniques that can be applied to equivalent positions in the community, thus the need to remain up-to-date on industry standards.
Carpentry Instruction
Teach and instruct the patients in carpentry skills through the following:

• Consult, design, construct and finish custom fixtures, such as Adirondack Chairs, Tables, and other wood products.
• Repair any product that may be returned because of defect within customer service guidelines.
• Use portable and stationary power tool, such as power saws, drills, joiners, sanders, planers and routers.
• Teach and instruct patients in the proper use and care of these products while using personal protection equipment and signage and observing all safety rules.

Patient Services

• Maintain records of patient progress in accordance with Oregon State Hospital, assigned program and vocational standards.

Occupational Therapy Services

• With the support of an Occupational Therapist, implement occupational therapy services according to a written statement of goals and objectives.
• In collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, prepare a written occupational therapy service delivery plan for assigned groups.
• Maintain patient records in accordance with vocational standards.

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If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years' experience as a skilled carpenter. The experience must include form building; rough framing; outside and inside finishing; layout; care and use of tools and woodworking machinery; blueprint reading; and application of safety standards and codes; OR
Completion of an apprenticeship (four years) under a skilled carpenter which included experience as listed above. Be sure a copy of your Journeyman Carpenters card is attached to your application form.
Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience providing carpentry instruction to others in a professional work setting.
• Experience working with at risk or underserved populations.
• Experience working in a locked facility.
• Experience using MS Suite of tools to perform work.
• Experience drafting and writing narratives that create clarity around critical incidents, work instruction, safety, and progress reports.
• Prior responsibility for the design, build, sale, and product return process.
• Experience creating inclusive, equitable work environments.

Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal and driving records check, along with a drug screen that meets OHA/OSH criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment. All positions in OHA require a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse/Neglect Check.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, Journeyman's card (if applicable), and complete the associated questionnaire.
External Candidates: Visit the to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their . Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
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Reminders:

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out

! * This announcement is for 1, full-time permanent, management service, Carpenter, SR22 position based in Salem, Oregon.

• This is an on campus position. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at: melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov | 503-949-3078.

Benefits of Joining Our Team
Our mission is to provide therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on recovery and community reintegration all in a safe environment. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you.
We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent

benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. * Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month. * Possible eligibility for the
. * Membership in the
(PERS)/ (OPSRP). that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services

for more information. * The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the
page for more details on the classification. * Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use
to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class--including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation--and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.
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