Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Engineering Services, Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Transportation Architecture, is recruiting for a Architectural Designer (AD) position, located in Sacramento.

Under supervision of the Senior Architect (Supervisor), the AD performs entry-level design and drafting work on transportation-related buildings and facilities. The AD assists registered architects and engineers in developing project scopes and estimates, preliminary architectural designs, draft specifications, contract documents, and other related duties. As knowledge and skills are developed, incumbents perform work on design projects of average complexity.

PARF# 59-6-312 / JC- 502867

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Architectural Designer  exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1801 30th Street, FMP I, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Special Requirements

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 2- pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please explain your experience as it relates to the questions below:

• Describe your experience with Architectural Design Process for producing contract plans and specifications.

• Describe your experience with CADD technologies applicable for producing building contract documents.

• Describe your experience using graphic software for producing 3D modeling or renderings. Please describe what have you produced using this software?

Communication:

• Describe your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively both verbally and in writing while working in both an office environment and teleworking.

Context Sensitivity & Aesthetics along the CA Highway System:

• Describe your knowledge or willingness to learn other aspects of the California Highway system such as aesthetic design for bridges, tunnels, and retaining walls.

• Describe your knowledge or willingness to learn Context sensitive design for both bridge and building design along the California Highway system or within state property.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,

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