Senior Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00375)

Senior Architect - Citywide (5211) - (C00375) Under general administrative direction, manages and directs the activities of professional and technical engineering, architecture, and/or landscape architecture personnel performing highly technical and administrative functions in connection with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of projects and systems. Examples of Important and Essential Duties: Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design of complex engineering/architecture/landscape architecture projects. Interviews, selects, trains, monitors, and evaluates departmental staff and consultants. Plans, organizes, and directs the administration and management of contracts. Directs, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complex construction contract and construction documents. Establishes and implements departmental policies, procedures, and administrative directives. Manages projects, directs, reviews, and supervises the review of shop drawings by contractors. Supervises field inspection staff, coordinates all activities between a unit and other groups, and consults with technical staff. Conducts meetings and represents the City. Writes and/or reviews and approves documents. Performs other related duties as assigned. How to qualify 1. Eight (8) years of verifiable professional architecture work experience, of which four (4) years must be as a licensed Professional Architect. Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5268 Architect. AND 2. Possession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect in the State of California. Substitutions for Architecture Specialty: A Master's Degree in Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience. A Ph.D. in Architecture may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience. This note applies to all candidates who are applying from out of the state of California for all specialties: Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resulting eligible list until the required California license is presented. License or Certificate: Some positions may require a valid California Driver's License. Working Conditions: Some positions may require specific lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; working in high places and confined spaces; exposure to various weather conditions and outdoors; bending, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time and over uneven surfaces. Positions in this class may also be required to work specific schedules which may include weekends, holidays, part time, nights, and/or overtime. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination and/or department selection process. Falsifying one’s 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. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (based on a 40‑hour work week). Any overtime hours above forty (40) hours per week are not included in this calculation. What else should I know? Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. The duration of the eligible list will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103‑5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: All job applications must be submitted through our online portal. No other methods of application will be accepted. Ensure your application information is accurate. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco