Associate Architect (Sacramento, CA)
6516 Golf View Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
THE POSITION
This is the full journey level in the architectural series requiring registration. Positions in the class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Assistant Architect or, when filled from the outside, require prior advanced technical or professional architectural work experience. An Associate Architect works under general supervision and is expected to complete complex architectural assignments requiring the use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies, and determining work assignments. Work in this class is distinguished from that of the Assistant Architect class by the greater complexity of the assignments received, by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate, and by registration as a Professional Architect with the State of California.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will be an emerging professional that has demonstrated knowledge of architectural practices including client interaction, project scoping, and scheduling. They will have experience with conceptual construction costs, building code and Accessibility Standards fluency, freehand sketching, design and drafting software, consultant coordination, construction site observation and administration, and project close-out. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with a government agency and/or as a consultant on public sector projects. They will understand the entire spectrum of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.
To perform professional architectural or interior design work in the creation of designs of City buildings and related projects and the review of public or private building designs.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of experience in professional or interior design architectural work under the direct supervision of a licensed architect.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in architecture or interior design or closely related field.
-OR-
Two years as an Assistant Architect with the City of Sacramento.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional Architect in the State of California.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
Job Announcement Posting Dates: 6/24/2025 – 7/15/2025.
Salary:
$46.58 - $65.55 Hourly
$3,726.71 - $5,243.86 Biweekly
$8,074.55 - $11,361.70 Monthly
$96,894.55 - $136,340.37 Annually
For a detailed job description and to apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saccity/jobs/4976138/associate-architect?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
$96,894.55-136,340.37
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