CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 9,200 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California's Department of Water Resources seeks a Construction Supervisor I to oversee construction inspection and contract coordination for the Oroville Project HQ and State Water Project.

The role emphasizes partnering concepts, safety and quality control, and effective communication, with a hybrid telework arrangement and field-driven responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil quality control inspections on heavy civil projects.
• Familiarity with As-Built drawings and inspection reports is a plus.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and check survey notes.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction oversight with continuous inspection and supervision of contract activities.
• Coordinate activities between the Department and construction contractors using partnering concepts.
• Ensure safety, quality, and timely completion of projects at Oroville Project HQ and State Water Project.
• Maintain thorough documentation and inspection reporting.

Skills

Civil construction oversight

Quality control inspections

Documentation/reporting

Communication skills

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Cloud-based CM software

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: 9/23/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Construction Supervisor II, Water Resources, the incumbent performs difficult construction oversight work which involves continuous construction inspection, supervision, 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 Oroville Project Headquarters (OPH) and the State Water Project (SWP).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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

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.

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.

Click here to read about the 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

The following basis of eligibility will be considered:List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and Training and Development.

The Department of Water Resources will be using the examination(s)/assessment(s) listed below:

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.

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:

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