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Why Choose Us: The Public Works Contracting Branch is responsible for the development, procurement, negotiation, and administration of traditional public works construction contracts for the entire Department of Water Resources (DWR). Very few jobs allow you to gain real experience and knowledge working on some of DWR’s most complex and largest public works projects or have a real role supporting the work across the entire Department, including construction projects to repair and improve canals, pipelines, and dams. The work environment is fast-paced and rewarding. By joining DWR, you will contribute to future generations in a workplace environment that embraces diversity and one that takes its environmental stewardship seriously. You will become part of the DWR Team, which prevents and responds to floods, droughts and catastrophic events throughout California; plans for the future climate change impacts, water needs and flood protection for its people; generates hydroelectric power; plans, constructs, and operates water management facilities; provides recreational opportunities; and is a world class safety organization. At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth—including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable and professional colleagues all of which collaborate for project success. We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts. Duties: Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Engineer and working closely with section engineers, the incumbent performs activities requiring basic engineering knowledge and skills to develop construction contracts, from advertisement to as-builts. Duties include supporting preparation and review of plans, specifications, estimates, design drawings, written documents, and presentations. You will find additional information about the job in the . Special Requirements

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description​ ​Additional Information ​ New Employee Benefits Orientation Page Summary review of benefits available to you as a new State Civil Service employee. ​ State Civil Service Act Review the benefits and protections provided to State Civil Service employees through the State Civil Service Act. ​ Salaries and Civil Service Pay Scales Information regarding salary ranges for State Civil Service employees, as well as the Civil Service Pay Scales, the official salaries for all state jobs. ​ ​ Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts Review the specifics of represented state employee collective bargaining contracts. ​ Retirement Learn more about the defined benefit plan that is offered to state employees through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) based on years of service, age and final compensation. CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees. ​ 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus) Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future. ​ California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - Specific Benefits ​Specific Benefits ​Additional Information Cash In Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits (Cash Option) Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and/or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and/or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source. ​ ​ Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees Only Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business. ​ ​ Commute Program Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles. ​ ​ Consolidated Benefits (CoBen) Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose. ​ ​Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage. ​ Death Benefits Benefits available to legal survivors and/or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook. ​Planning Ahead Handbook | ​Dental Benefits Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans. ​ Employee Assistance Program Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness. ​ (866) EAP-4SOC TDD California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description​ ​Additional Information Group Legal Services Insurance Voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage designed to meet most common personal legal needs. Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. TDD ​Group Long-Term Disability Insurance – For Excluded Employees Only Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury. Health Benefits Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage. CalPERS Health and Wellness Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being. ​ Long-Term Care Program Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members. ​ ​Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program Offers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security. ​ ​ Reimbursement Accounts Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income. ​ ​ Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking. ​ ​Vision Benefits Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits. ​