Assistant District Architect

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

TheAssistant District Architectserve as supervising architect; oversee project and program budgets and schedules; provide project coordination services; maintain liaison between staff and outside firms groups individuals and government agencies for bond and non-bond funded new school construction projects structural and non-structural remodeling projects and other district facility building programs; supervise assigned staff.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location:Facilities Planning & Construction.4860 Ruffner Street San Diego CA 92111-1522
• Department Website:Facilities Planning & Construction
• Work schedule: Full time/12 months
• The position is paid on the AASD Classified SupervisorsSalary Schedule Supervisor ScheduleISalary Plan 601 Grade 055.
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents

Examples of Duties:

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate the design and implementation of district building programs and projects. E

  Oversee initial project cost estimates budgets and master schedules. E

  Supervise and schedule the work of assigned staff in the project management and preparation of plans specifications and calculations using computerized spreadsheets Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and project scheduling software for new construction and structural and non-structural remodeling projects. E

  Supervise the public construction bidding process and coordinate services necessary for construction. E

  Maintain liaison between staff and outside architectural engineering landscape and other firms groups and individuals including city state and federal government agencies. E

  Conduct interviews and coordinate employee consultant and vendor selections. E

  Exercise approval authority over and supervise the preparation of consultant contracts. E

  Monitor budgets and the progress of project firms including negotiating change orders project scope and cost accountability and resolving of construction related problems; observe construction. E

  Ensure project deadlines are met and evaluate performance of outside professional firms; participate in district pre-qualification program for prospective contractors. E

  Supervise the preparation maintenance and updating of records drawings specifications and related documents for all district facilities. E

  Review designs and construction drawings for compliance with district standards. E

  Authorize plans; perform duties and assume responsibilities of the district architect in his/her absence. E

  Assist in development of department budgets. E

  Perform related duties as assigned.

To view the detailed position descriptionfor Assistant District Architectclick here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with a major in architecture and six years of progressively responsible project management planning and programming experience in the field of architecture.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid Professional Architects license as issued by the California Board of Architectural Examiners.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions.Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor.Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment.These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
  
• Attach Documents (PDF format recommended)

• Resume
• Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
• A resume is to be attached butdoes NOT substitute for completing work history education sections or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Verification of Education if applicable.Education training or certificationswill only be consideredif acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
• Copy of a degree orofficialtranscript
• Copyof Licenses and/or Certifications
• Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification.Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United Statesmustprovide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information including acceptable providers please seeForeign Transcript Evaluation.

• Additional Documents(Optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents if any must be attached to the online employment application.

For questions regarding this job announcement including priority consideration please contact Personnel Analyst Roxanna Garciaat

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application please email.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:

Required Experience:

Junior IC