Under general direction of a licensed Port Senior Architect, the Architectural Associate II performs a variety of architectural duties in connection with the design and preparation of preliminary and final drawings, cost estimates, specifications, programming, construction, alterations, repair or maintenance of Port of San Francisco buildings or projects. Although the position does not require licensing, it requires initiative and independent judgment pertaining to architectural issues and in working with people.
The essential duties include but are not limited to:
- Develops and coordinates designs of entire projects in collaboration with all relevant disciplines.
- Prepares preliminary and final architectural contract documents, including construction details and specifications for a wide variety of facilities.
- Ensures that contract documents are properly coordinated by reviewing the drawings and specifications prepared by different members of multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Reviews and comments on design documents prepared by consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel for conformance with codes and project requirements
- Assists with checking and reviewing all in-house design work including work by in-house staff and consultant work prepared on behalf of the Port; researching project data and preparing reports as needed.
- Prepares or coordinates preliminary and final construction/project cost estimates, budgets and schedules.
- Participates in the development of interior architectural space planning, design, and the selection of building materials.
- Provides technical assistance and direction to other architectural and support personnel.
- Assists with research and production of materials needed for strategic planning and feasibility studies Collaborate with Port Planning and other divisions to provide feedback on design and guidelines.
- Participates in preparing presentation materials using a variety of media platforms.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings and presentations with design teams, project clients from other Port Divisions, other city agencies, consultants and contractors related to projects.
- Make field observations during all phases of a project from conceptual design through construction. Assists with reconciling field conditions with project designs.
- Participates in responding to design scope changes during the project the bidding and construction management phases of projects (addenda, and RFI responses).
- Reviews shop drawings, material samples and/or substitutions to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Creates and maintains filing, processes, records, material, detail, and resource libraries.
- Participate in the cultivation of a culture of integrity, collaboration, and transparency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Experience
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field, including architectural design, architectural detailing, structural analysis, cost analysis, specification preparation, coordination and review, construction administration, and field observation of architectural construction projects, all under the direction of a licensed architect. Two (2) years must have been served as a job captain, project lead, or in a role of increased responsibility on a project. (Experience in a lower-level class (i.e., 5260, 5261, or 5265) is considered qualifying.)
License and Certification
Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment). Employees must be insurable under the Port’s automobile liability insurance. Insurability must be maintained throughout employment.
Desirable Qualifications (Ideal Candidate)
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong interest in the built environment of the San Francisco waterfront with excellent architectural design and construction administration skills. You have a passion for solving problems with existing buildings, enjoy seeing your designs go to construction, and have the collaboration skills to overcome challenges when unexpected conditions arise. As one of the few architecture professionals in a small multidisciplinary team, you are a strong communicator and collaborator who keeps projects moving in the right direction from concept through completion.
Verification
Please make sure it is clear on your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Important Note(s):
- Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
- 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.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
- Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Selection Procedures
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidate’s qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
Note: Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. To be considered for this position you must complete both application and supplemental questionnaire.
- Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.
- Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.
- Next complete the Supplemental Questionnaire
Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please send your inquiries to Vitra Thai at Vitra.thai@sfport.com.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment 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.
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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.