JC-522389 - Direct Construction Supervisor I- Natomas
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Hybrid (Natomas, Sacramento, CA, USA)
- Jun 24, 2026
Job Description
Direct Construction Supervisor I (4036)
California State Personnel Board Specification
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Schematic Code: IS20
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Class Code: 4036
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Established: 09/19/1989
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Revised: --
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Title Changed: --
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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;
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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.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Materials, methods, and processes required in the construction of wood, steel frame, masonry and concrete buildings; work of the various building trades; various codes and safety orders applicable to building construction; construction contracting practices, including estimating, division of work, scheduling and organizing construction work; plumbing, heating and ventilating, and electrical work; principles of effective supervision; the Department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; the supervisor's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Read and understand construction plans and specifications; calculate material quantities; direct the work of others; and prepare clear and comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Special Personal Characteristics
Tact, keenness of observation, and physical stamina.
Chuck Callahan
State
The men and women of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments.
Preventing wildfires in the State Responsibility Area (SRA) is a vital part of CAL FIRE's mission. While these efforts have occurred since the early days of the Department, CAL FIRE has adapted to the evolving destructive wildfires and succeeded in significantly increasing its efforts in fire prevention. The Department's Fire Prevention Program consists of multiple activities including wildland pre-fire engineering, vegetation management, fire planning, education and law enforcement. Typical fire prevention projects include brush clearance, prescribed fire, defensible space inspections, emergency evacuation planning, fire prevention education, fire hazard severity mapping, and fire-related law enforcement activities.
Beyond its wildland firefighting role, CAL FIRE is an "all-risk" department. It may very well be a CAL FIRE engine and crew that is dispatched to the scene of an auto accident, or to a home where a child has become the victim of a drowning incident. The Department is always ready to respond - medical aids; hazardous material spills; swift water rescues; search and rescue missions; civil disturbances; train wrecks; floods, earthquakes and more.
Because of the Department's size and major incident management experience, it is often asked to assist or take the lead in disasters, including the Northern and Central California floods of 1997, 1998, and 2006; the 1991 Cantara train derailment and toxic spill; 1994 Northridge earthquake; 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; the 1991 Tunnel Fire in the Oakland/Berkeley Hills; and the 2003 Southern California Fire Siege.
As part of the CAL FIRE team since 1995, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) supports the CAL FIRE mission to protect life and property through fire prevention engineering programs, law and code enforcement and education. The OSFM provides for fire prevention by enforcing fire-related laws in state-owned or operated buildings, investigating arson fires in California, licensing those who inspect and service fire protection systems, approving fireworks as safe and sane for use in California, regulating the use of chemical flame retardants, evaluating building materials against fire safety standards, regulating hazardous liquid pipelines, and tracking incident statistics for local and state government emergency response agencies.
The OSFM, State Fire Training, and CAL FIRE Academy programs provide training education and certification programs for the California Fire Service. Through practical training exercises and classroom courses, every California firefighter is exposed to training standards that have been approved by CAL FIRE and OSFM, each among the best institutions in the nation for fire training education.
CAL FIRE's mission emphasizes the management and protection of California's natural resources; a goal that is accomplished through ongoing assessment and study of the State's natural resources and an extensive CAL FIRE Resource Management Program. CAL FIRE oversees enforcement of California's forest practice regulations, which guide timber harvesting on private lands. Reviews and inspections ensure protection of watershed and wildlife, as well as renewal of timber resources. Department foresters and fire personnel work closely to encourage and implement fuels management projects to reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfires. CAL FIRE Foresters promote conservation and the importance of our trees and forests to Californians of all ages.
CAL FIRE manages eight Demonstration State Forests that provide for commercial timber production, public recreation, and research and demonstration of good forest management practices. Additional forestry programs include urban forestry, archaeology, pest management, etc.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California's fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 8,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California.
CAL FIRE is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement.
When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!
http://calfire.ca.gov/about/about_careers_vacancies