Exam Bulletin - Construction Supervisor I

Department of General Services

Exam Code: EX-1653

Examination Plans Included:

  • CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Bulletin Updates

  • Any editable section on the Exam Bulletin has been updated.

Classification Details

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I: $8,891.00 - $11,121.00 per Month

View the CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination until the request is processed.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

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):

  • CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1653

For CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 12 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01653

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00104031 - CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

(Applicants who do not possess the required license may be admitted to the examination, but must obtain the license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) And

 Either 1

Experience: Two years of experience performing the duties of a Construction Inspector II in the California state service.

Or 2

Experience: Four years' experience either:

1. As an architect's, engineer's, owner's, or construction manager's representative in technical inspection, supervision, or management on building construction work involving the performance of increasingly complex duties and including two years in responsible charge on major building construction such as schools, hospitals, prisons, institutions, high-and mid-rise office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings. or

2. As a construction superintendent on major buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, institutions, high-and mid-rise office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings.

(Experience in the California state service applied toward these experience requirements must include at least two years performing the duties of a Construction Inspector II.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in engineering or architecture.

(Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of two years of qualifying experience equaling one academic year of education.)

Position Description

00104031 - CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I

Makes continuous inspections of the work on major building projects in the process of construction or supervises the construction contract work; maintains constant general inspection of the work as construction progresses; enforces contract and code requirements; makes decisions in the field relating to contract plans and specifications and the adequacy of materials, methods, and progress; coordinates the work of the various contractors, designers, regulatory and client agencies, and other State support staff on a project; keeps a diary of the important conditions and happenings on the job; approves the suitability of construction equipment; approves and monitors project schedules, including critical path schedules; takes samples of construction materials for testing; conducts tests and interprets the results of those tests; prepares monthly progress reports and initiates progress payments to contractors; prepares and maintains documentation on construction claim issues; initiates changes as necessary; corresponds with contractors; approves submittals of basic building materials; lays out and checks dimensions, lines, and levels; makes construction quantity calculations; keeps abreast of construction industry trends; and must drive from one site to another site, and on large sites, drive from one area to another area within the site.

Special Personal Characteristics

Tact; keenness of observation; and physical stamina.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Possession of a certificate in general building construction, inspection, or code enforcement from the: American Construction Inspector's Association; International Conference of Building Officials; Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development; other similar association or regulatory governmental organization; or current registration as an architect or engineer (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical).

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

Examination Information

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1CalHR Online ExamN/A100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:
  1. Materials, methods, and processes used in the construction of wood, steel frame, masonry, and concrete buildings
  2. Work of the various building trades
  3. Various codes and safety orders applicable to building construction
  4. Designing concrete mixes and proper methods of mixing, placing, and curing plain and reinforced concrete
  5. Mortar and grout mixes
  6. Methods of steel frame erection
  7. Reinforced concrete construction
  8. Forms and shoring
  9. Soils and soil compaction techniques
  10. Pile driving
  11. Structural engineering designs
  12. Plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical work
Ability to:
  1. Detect poor quality building materials and workmanship utilizing visual inspection with knowledge of industry standards, code requirements, and test results
  2. Read, understand, and detect deviations from plans specifications by inspection
  3. Perform and interpret results from field tests
  4. Keep records of time and materials
  5. Calculate material quantities
  6. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
  7. Prepare correspondence and write clear and comprehensive reports

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR I Classification will be established for:

  • Department of General Services

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 24 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Construction Supervisor I Training and Experience Examination Preview

Instructions:
Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every question and provide relevant examples. Also, indicate the references who can verify the information provided.

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.

PLEASE NOTE: This examination is designed to gain an overall assessment of your education, training, and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Possession of specific education is not required to be successful in this examination; however, such achievements may substitute for desirable levels of experience. All components of this examination have been carefully validated by tying them directly to job requirements and documenting their relevance to the position.

Tasks:
  1. Reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents, and providing input to a design team on contract enforceability, claim prevention, and administration ability of the contract.
  2. Coordinating, participating, and/or facilitating construction progress meetings throughout the duration of the project with stakeholders, contractors, Project Managers, designers (consultants), and owner’s representatives to discuss project-related issues.
  3. Verifying compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents for work site operating procedures (which includes workmanship, code compliance, hours of operation, access to site, special precautions, etc.) in conjunction with the Project Manager, contractor, and owner’s representatives.
  4. Reviewing submittals to verify they are in compliance with project specifications and contract documents.
  5. Coordinating and reviewing the inspection of soil conditions to detect deleterious soil conditions (including determining the soil’s plasticity index, expansion and compaction, and the amount of organics in the soil).
  6. Reviewing work that has been performed by the contractor to ensure work complies with applicable building codes (e.g., Title 24, California Building Codes), reference standards (ASTM, UL, DSA, NFPA, etc.) and regulations.
  7. Inspecting work that has been completed to ensure work and materials are in compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  8. Preparing and maintaining contract files and logs for submittals and RFIs.
  9. Issuing and/or reviewing memos of concern, deficiency/exception notices, change orders, various material testing, and all other contract correspondence (including letters, memos, etc.).
  10. Prepares final close out documents including warranties, maintenance manuals, operations manuals, and training materials for the operation and maintenance of the facility.
  11. Participating in the commissioning and the startup of equipment with contractors, consultants, and building maintenance and operation personnel.
  12. Participating in pre-installation meetings (with Contractors, Subcontractors, Project Managers and owner’s representatives) throughout the duration of the project to facilitate project communication and to ensure contract compliance.
  13. Preparing a daily report on all activities occurring on the project to keep concerned parties informed of progress and to provide an audit trail for mitigation of problems.
  14. Performing daily inspections and final walk-throughs of projects and working with stakeholders to identify deficiencies in the work that still needs to be performed or redone (includes the preparation of a punch list).

Testing Departments

  • Department of General Services

Contact Information

Technical questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Department of Human Resources
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

Administrative questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department of General Services
Office of Human Resources
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052
Phone: (916) 376-5400

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

Department of General Services reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)