CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Water Resources in California seeks a Construction Supervisor I to oversee inspection, supervision, and coordination of contract activities for the Pearblossom Project HQ and the State Water Project. Hybrid telework is available, with extensive field oversight required.

Applicants should have experience with civil inspections on heavy civil projects, ability to review plans, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil quality control inspections in heavy civil projects.
• Ability to review plans and specifications and check survey notes.
• Familiarity with construction Partnering concepts and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction inspections and coordinate contract activities for assigned projects.
• Ensure effective partnering between the Department and contractors.
• Travel on short notice and overnight lodging may be required, and overtime may be needed.

Skills

Construction supervision

Construction inspection

Contract coordination

Oral and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

$9,158.00 - $11,455.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026

Under direction of the Construction Supervisor II, Water Resources, the incumbent performs difficult construction oversight work which involves continuous construction inspection, supervision, and coordination of contract activities and employing of Partnering concepts to ensure an efficient operating relationship between the Department and construction contractors on assigned construction projects for the Pearblossom Project Headquarters (OPH) and the State Water Project (SWP).

Minimum Requirements

• CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Engineering / Construction Branch / Pearblossom Project HQ, Pearblossom

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle. May be required to travel on public roadways including traveling to remote areas.

Travel on short notice and overnight lodging will be required on some trips.

May be required to work extended amounts of overtime.

The position also requires that the incumbent be alert around the operation of construction equipment and be able to perform safely in and around construction sites.

The Department of Water Resources is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

We are looking for candidates with high level experience with civil quality control inspections, including excavation; soils testing; backfill compaction; concrete forms; reinforcing bar; concrete placement; concrete curing and engineered features, on heavy civil projects including, pumping plants, power plants, aqueducts, pipelines, levees, bypasses, dams, roads, buildings, and other similar structures for the State Water Project. Experience with As-Built drawings and completing inspection reports a plus, as well as reviewing plans and specifications and checking of construction survey notes. The ideal candidate will have some understanding of construction Partnering concepts. Candidates need to be proficient in standard office productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the use of cloud-based construction management software and scheduling programs. Lastly, candidates should have excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Instructions

The following basis of eligibility will be considered:List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.