Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Division of Engineering Manager, this incumbent will administers the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Contracts Program Manager and manage the three A&E Contracts Sections. Contracts are awarded pursuant to Government Code Section 4525 et seq. This incumbent will manage and supervise the activities of the Negotiations, A&E Contracts, and Invoicing and Contracts Management Training sections that support the A&E Contracts Program. The A&E Program is a Department-wide enterprise that will require the incumbent to coordinate frequent review of A&E Program to determine customer satisfaction and continued compliance with rules and regulations. As the A&E Program manager, the incumbent will also oversee Department A&E Contract training and specifically ensure DOE’s A&E contract’s needs. As such, the incumbent may be required to travel to field locations which may require driving a personal or state vehicle on and/or off road.

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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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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 1 st .

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:

Our ideal candidate will have strong leadership and managerial skills. This person should have knowledge and/or experience processing, reviewing, and developing contract documents in particular A&E contracts and task orders. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience managing a program that affects a Department-wide organization, working with both external and internal partners as well as experience promulgating procedures, policy, or contract language as well as experience in change management and continuous improvement principles. Additionally, this person should have knowledge and/or experience leading a team or group and have working knowledge of supervisory practices.

Benefits

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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 

We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), a resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50002827 and Job Control #503625 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. Reference these on your resume and SOQ.

A SOQ is a minimum one page, maximum 3 pages, in length, single-spaced and 12-point Arial font document that addresses the candidate’s education and experience as it relates to the duties and desirable qualifications listed in this job advertisement. A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or the application, will not be considered. A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ.

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

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to provided requested documents may result in disqualification from the interview process.

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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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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