Architectural Associate I Architecture Public Works (5265)

Under direction performs a variety of difficult and responsible architectural duties in connection with the investigation of building sites preparation and coordination of preliminary and final working designs and drawings and the preparation of related specifications for a variety of building renovations and construction maintenance and conversion projects; may plan and assign work to subordinate architectural drafting personnel; and performs related duties as required. 

Important and Essential Duties: 
As an Architectural Associate I your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings for a wide variety of complex construction conversion and repair projects.
• Develops finished designs of ordinary projects and portions of designs for highly complex projects.
• Analyzes and interprets data sketches and designs and provides technical assistance to architectural drafting personnel engaged in such work.
• Prepares and reviews contract specifications for various projects; coordinates design activities with those responsible for the structural mechanical and electrical design phases of such projects; participates in meetings and discussions with representatives of City departments and outside organizations relative to design specifications and functional use problems.
• Makes field observations of projects under construction to ensure compliance with contract documents; takes field measurements documents existing conditions and incorporates data provided by other professionals such as surveyors and geotechnical engineers.
• Makes coordinates and reviews quantity and cost estimates; checks construction submittals to determine if contract specifications are complied with.
• May be required to perform duties in connection with the architectural phases of interior design and construction management; when appropriate applies critical path method techniques to such work.
• Assists in the development and advancement of junior or supporting team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture or an architecture related field such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture or a professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture) from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field including architectural design architectural detailing construction documents programming preliminary cost budgeting specification coordination and review construction administration and field observation of architectural construction projects all under the direction of a licensed architect.

One (1) year must have been served as a job captain project lead or in some role of increased responsibility and supervision on a project. (Experience in a lower-level class (i.e. 5260 or 5261) is considered qualifying.)

AND

License and Certification: Possession of a valid California drivers license.

Note(s):

One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

A valid out-of-state drivers license is acceptable during the application process. A valid California drivers license must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment.

What else should I know

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at  ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicants experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information :

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Analyst Tara Stevens at

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time