Examination: Supervising Architect

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Working title
Supervising Architect
Monthly salary
$12,196.00 - $15,266.00 per Month
Exam #
3680
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00103958 - SUPERVISING ARCHITECT

A Supervising Architect, under general direction, supervises an architectural design group in the creation of plans and designs for major buildings and groups of buildings; may serve in some cases as a design specialist to create plans for complex and specialized projects; may serve in capacity of project manager.

 

Positions exist statewide with CDCR, DGS, and Department of Water Resources.

Demonstrated creative and artistic ability.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00103958 - SUPERVISING ARCHITECT

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners is required. (Applicants who are eligible to apply for registration will be admitted into the examination but must possess a valid certificate of registration to be eligible for appointment.) and

 

Either 1

Two years of experience in California state service performing the duties of a Senior Architect.

 

Or 2

Five years of responsible experience in architectural planning and design of major buildings. and

 

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in architecture. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

 

NOTE: Equivalent to graduation from college refers to a Bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have the number of semester or quarter credits, as well as the required coursework necessary to be awarded a four year Bachelor’s degree.  When education and/or specific course work is required, provide a copy of unofficial transcripts along with your application.

 

Applicants must show their valid certificate of registration as an Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners number, title, and expiration date on their Examination Application (STD. 678).

 

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE: A “completion of an out-of-class assignment” memorandum, dated within one year of assignment completion, is required to use as out-of-class experience to meet the minimum qualifications for examination purposes. Employees may obtain this documentation from his/her Institutional Personnel Officer/Personnel Liaison. Out-of-class experience without required documentation will not be considered for examination purposes.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this examination by the cut-off date.

Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:

  • 3/3/2025
  • 4/1/2025
  • 5/1/2025
  • 6/2/2025
  • 7/1/2025
  • 8/1/2025

Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received or postmarked by the filing date indicated above. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after the filing date will be processed in the next group.

Note: Check back periodically as cut-off dates may be added in the future. Additionally, cut-off dates are subject to change or be cancelled at any time. Such changes or cancellations will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules.

 

Results notices will be sent in 6-7 weeks following each cut-off date. Please contact Talent Acquisition at (279) 223-2700 if you have not received your notice after 7 weeks.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • SUPERVISING ARCHITECT - Open

How to Apply

All applicants must complete and submit an Examination Application (STD. 678) and Qualifications Assessment.

NOTE: Applications submitted by mail or in person must be signed.

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

You may apply by mail to:

  • Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Talent Acquisition - Examination Services Unit
    P.O. Box 942883
    Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678).

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

  • Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
    Talent Acquisition - Examination Services Unit
    10000 Goethe Road, Suite C-1
    Sacramento, CA 95827-3553
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indicate the Examination Code and Classification(s) on your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All applicants must provide proof of identification. Accepted forms of identification are: 1) a photo identification card or 2) two forms of signed identification.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Supervising Architect

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Talent Acquisition - Examination Services Unit
10000 Goethe Road, Suite C-1
Sacramento, CA 95827-3553
Phone: (279) 223-2700
HRCustomerConnect@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.