DataSF
Architect Principal - Citywide (5212) - (C00237)
DataSF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.NOTE: *01/10/2024 - Filing deadline has been extended from 1/12/2024 to 1/26/2024.
If you have already applied, there is no need to submit another application.THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAMSan Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.Application Opening:
December 11, 2023Extended Application Filing Deadline:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on January 26, 2024.List ID:
CBT-5212-C00237Under general administrative direction, the Principal Engineer/Architect manages, plans, assigns and directs the activities of several units or a group of professional and sub-professional engineering/architectural personnel engaged in a wide variety of design and/or construction projects.The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include:Planning, directing and coordinating the design activities of a number of major sections engaged in complex engineering and/or architectural projects.Establishing, preparing, managing, reviewing and monitoring organizational budgets.Establishing and evaluating organizational goals and objectives; planning, coordinating and directing the activities of professional engineering and/or architectural personnel with those of contractors, subcontractors, state and local agencies, and inspection and construction personnel.Supervising subordinate personnel, completing performance appraisals, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary.Establishing design and construction standards; reviewing and approving correspondence, reports, estimates and other materials.Writing policies, procedures, correspondence and evaluations.Conducting important negotiations with representatives of government and architectural and engineering agencies.Coordinating, interpreting, and enforcing policies; conferring and coordinating with operating division managers, other departments, and state and local agencies.Making presentations to boards, organizations, and the public.Performs other related duties as assigned.How to qualify
1. Nine (9) years verifiable professional architecture work experience of which six (6) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional architect. Two (2) of the nine (9) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5211 Senior Architect;AND2. Possession of a valid California License as a Registered Architect.Substitutions for Architecture Specialty:1. A Master's Degree in Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.2. A PhD 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:1. 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: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 departmental selection process.
Note:
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. For more information on verification, please visit the following link:
Verification Information .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 in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.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, (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hours 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.SELECTION PROCEDURES
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%):Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application at a later time. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training.The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and if so, it will also be used to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report.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. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of
6 months
and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.Certification:The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be
Rule of the List.Please note:
This Citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various City departments.To find Departments which use this classification, please see the list here.Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such 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. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at
Civil Service Commission .Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit
City Careers
and begin the application process.Select "I'm Interested" and follow instructions on the screen.Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com. @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).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.Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Tamara Ranney by email at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.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.
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If you have already applied, there is no need to submit another application.THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAMSan Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.Application Opening:
December 11, 2023Extended Application Filing Deadline:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on January 26, 2024.List ID:
CBT-5212-C00237Under general administrative direction, the Principal Engineer/Architect manages, plans, assigns and directs the activities of several units or a group of professional and sub-professional engineering/architectural personnel engaged in a wide variety of design and/or construction projects.The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include:Planning, directing and coordinating the design activities of a number of major sections engaged in complex engineering and/or architectural projects.Establishing, preparing, managing, reviewing and monitoring organizational budgets.Establishing and evaluating organizational goals and objectives; planning, coordinating and directing the activities of professional engineering and/or architectural personnel with those of contractors, subcontractors, state and local agencies, and inspection and construction personnel.Supervising subordinate personnel, completing performance appraisals, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary.Establishing design and construction standards; reviewing and approving correspondence, reports, estimates and other materials.Writing policies, procedures, correspondence and evaluations.Conducting important negotiations with representatives of government and architectural and engineering agencies.Coordinating, interpreting, and enforcing policies; conferring and coordinating with operating division managers, other departments, and state and local agencies.Making presentations to boards, organizations, and the public.Performs other related duties as assigned.How to qualify
1. Nine (9) years verifiable professional architecture work experience of which six (6) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional architect. Two (2) of the nine (9) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5211 Senior Architect;AND2. Possession of a valid California License as a Registered Architect.Substitutions for Architecture Specialty:1. A Master's Degree in Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.2. A PhD 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:1. 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: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 departmental selection process.
Note:
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. For more information on verification, please visit the following link:
Verification Information .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 in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.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, (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hours 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.SELECTION PROCEDURES
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire with Training and Experience Evaluation (100%):Candidates will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online employment application at a later time. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training.The Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications and if so, it will also be used to determine the final score and rank on the eligible list/score report.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. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of
6 months
and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.Certification:The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be
Rule of the List.Please note:
This Citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various City departments.To find Departments which use this classification, please see the list here.Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such 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. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at
Civil Service Commission .Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit
City Careers
and begin the application process.Select "I'm Interested" and follow instructions on the screen.Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com. @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).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.Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Tamara Ranney by email at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.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.
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