SENIOR ARCHITECT

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent will act as the architectural design lead and job manager for large-scale, complex design projects and act as a project manager for less-complex design projects; Develop scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and identify and mitigate project risks; Provide technical direction and review to architectural staff and draftspersons during all phases of design, planning, and evaluations in order to assure compliance with all Department and regulatory standards; Meet and coordinate with clients and architectural staff to provide architectural programming, design criteria, and design concepts as the design lead; Provide technical expertise, product/material evaluation and selection, logistical knowledge, coordination and production; Provide relevant information to the Supervising Architect to assist in determining manpower and fiscal requirements for the architectural section.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

This position requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired. As a licensed architect, the incumbent will be required to sign architectural drawings and specifications.

Must possess a valid driver's license to drive a personal, State, or rental vehicle on public roadways. Travel on short notice and overnight lodging will be required on some trips. Travel to locations may involve driving a pick-up truck off road usually on rugged terrain to and from the job sites.

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: 9/16/2026

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 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 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.

Benefits

to read about some of our outstanding benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plans; paid holidays; personal (floating) holidays, and more. 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!

PLP2025

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:
Nicolaus Seppi
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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
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Special Instructions

Interested applicants must submit an application package that consists of a State Employment Application (STD 678), a resume, a statement of qualifications (SOQ), and a cover letter that introduces yourself and briefly explains why you believe you’re a good fit for this position. The application package may be submitted electronically via your CalCareer account, or to the address shown. Please reference the SAP Position 50002911 and Job Control 527660 on your application.

The SOQ is a single-spaced and 12-point Arial font document that describes your experience on at least five (5) projects in performing the activities listed in the Desirable Qualifications. For each listed project, include the project name, the beginning and end dates of the project, a two-sentence maximum project description, and a three-sentence maximum description of your roles and responsibilities on the project team.

Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Resumes, statement of qualifications, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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

You are not required to be on an eligibility list at the time you apply for this position. Simply submit your application today using the provided instructions. List eligibility will eventually be required, prior to hiring.

. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.