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Examination: DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

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Working title
DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I
Monthly salary
$7,675.00 - $9,610.00 per Month
Exam #
2088
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00104036 - DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

Definition

Under the general direction of a Direct Construction Supervisor II, the Direct Construction Supervisor I is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all direct construction projects in a geographical area; and to do other related work.

Typical Tasks

Responsible for the supervision, inspection and coordination of work performed by State employees, casual workers, or outside contractors in connection with alteration or construction projects; reviews plans, specifications and estimates; assigns and checks work; instructs supervisors and craftspersons; assists in the preparation of purchase requests and contracts; makes decisions relating to construction methods; coordinates the placement and number of employees hired for various projects; does layout work and assumes responsibility for accuracy of measurements; approves suitability of construction equipment and quality of materials and workmanship; performs construction calculations; prepares and maintains daily diaries, cost accounts, time cards, travel expense claims, travel logs, progress reports, and progress payment estimates; prepares correspondence and reports, and keeps abreast of construction trends.

Special Personal Characteristics

Tact, keenness of observation, and physical stamina.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

00104036 - DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

Either I

Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to Supervisor of Building Trades or Restoration Supervisor I in California state service.

Or II

Five years' experience either:

1. As a California licensed general building or engineering contractor, supervising construction or alteration of major buildings, such as schools, hospitals or other large buildings; or

2. As a fulltime construction superintendent on such buildings. (Experience in California state service applied toward these requirements must include at least two years in a class at a salary level at least equivalent to Supervisor of Building Trades.) and

Education: Completion of the equivalent of 60 semester units of college courses with major work in architecture, engineering, or a related field.  (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Applicants possessing the required license/certificate at the time of application must show the number, title, and expiration date on their Examination Application (Std. Form 678).

Applicants using education to meet the minimum qualifications MUST provide a copy of their diploma, unofficial transcript, statement and/or evaluation from an accredited U.S. college/university with their Examination Application (Std. Form 678).

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.

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

  • 6/6/2025
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Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I - Open

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

  • Department of General Services
    Recruitment and Examination Services Unit
    P.O. Box 989052
    West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

  • Department of General Services
    Recruitment and Examination Services Unit
    707 3rd Street
    West Sacramento, CA 95605, CA 95605
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

*Visitors to the Department of General Services must be escorted at all times.  Applicants must use the telephone provided in the Lobby to contact the Office of Human Resources at (916) 376-5400 OR email DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov to set up an appointment to drop off their application.

Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources.

Applications with an original or electronic signature will be accepted.

Dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date an application was filed.

Applications MUST include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base, civil service class title(s), and range (if applicable) for all work experience. College course information MUST include title, number of semester or quarter units, name of institution, completion dates, and degree (if applicable). Applications received without this information may have delays in processing and/or may be rejected.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

DIRECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department of General Services
Department of General Services - OHR
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
Phone: (916) 376-5400
DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov

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.

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