Job Posting: Graphic Design and Mapping Supervisor

Department of Water Resources

JC-510641
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Graphic Design and Mapping Supervisor
GRAPHIC SERVICES SUPERVISOR

$6,827.00 - $8,483.00 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: 4/1/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Creative Services Branch Manager (Supervisor II), the incumbent is responsible for supervising and providing creative and artistic direction, planning, and organizational support for the communications and technical services provided by the Graphic Design & Mapping Section. Incumbents have supervisory responsibility for six full-time staff. Receives, prioritizes, schedules, and directs the work of the Graphic Design and Mapping Section, as well as oversees the administrative and fiscal operations. This position requires the incumbent to exercise good judgment; work cooperatively with others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance.

This is a working supervisor position and is also expected to play a key role in advancing and maintaining a consistent brand identity for the Department of Water Resources (DWR). Provides expert consultation to senior-level DWR staff, as well as other State agencies, on project concepts, creative approach, visual design, production processes, costs, mapping, printing methods, and technologies to support program objectives. Researches, evaluates, and implements innovative communication strategies and design media to enhance departmental services and outreach efforts.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-510641
Position #(s):
840-421-2817-590
Working Title:
Graphic Design and Mapping Supervisor
Classification:
GRAPHIC SERVICES SUPERVISOR
$6,827.00 - $8,483.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Affairs office, Creative Services Branch/Graphic Design and Mapping Section, Sacramento

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.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

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

The incumbent must possess artistic and creative abilities, and have normal vision or normal corrected vision, and normal color vision. Having a current and valid California Class C driver's license is highly desirable as driving and travel may be required to attend meetings, outreach events, and training in remote areas not accessible with public transportation. Acting in the absence of the Creative Services Branch Manager (Supervisor II) is occasionally required.

 

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/1/2026

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources
Mailing Address
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Water Resources
Submit in Person
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter
  • Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:


This position requires the incumbent to be an exceptional and versatile manager with experience providing leadership and supervision of employees within a creative services environment and providing oversight and management of multiple projects and disciplines. Applicants should have experience working in a dynamic political environment and developing positive partnerships and relationships between internal and external customers. The incumbent must also have previous experience directly supervising employees, preferably a creative team. Applicants should also have knowledge of, or a keen interest in, the complexities of California water issues.

 

Benefits

The Natural Resources Agency is a state-of-the-art building with plenty of natural lighting and functionally designed workspaces including sit-stand workstations. Our LEED Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, indoor bicycle storage, and is walking distance to nearby restaurants.  Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: https://thrive.cnra.ca.gov/

 

In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program and ongoing learning and development opportunities. It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit!  Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.

 

DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees.  The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. 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

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kari Carroll
(916) 820-8091
kari.carroll@water.ca.gov

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
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a complete State application (STD. 678), resume, cover letter, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applicants will be disqualified from the selection process if all required documents are not submitted. Please reference SAP Position # 50000474 and Job Control # JC 510641 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

 

The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your experience, training, and/or education specifically relates to duties outlined in the duty statement for this position. Include your title, department, and time in position, when citing experience. The SOQ must be no more than two pages maximum typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins. Additionally, your SOQ must contain your name and reference the SAP Position Number and Job Control Number in the header.

 

We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

 

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

 

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates who do not follow all the listed application and Statement of Qualification instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. We will be carefully reviewing all submissions, and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

 

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purposes only and will not affect application status.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

 

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


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

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.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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