Final Filing Date

Open Until Filled

To obtain the application materials you may download them from web site (see upper right box titled “Required Forms”), visit the Personnel Department during regular office hours or submit a request either by e-mail (jobs@placer.ca.gov) or voicemail on the job line (530) 889-4070 - please include your name, address and the title of the position in which you are interested.

Description

To perform professional architect duties requiring a high degree of expertise and independent judgment; to perform space assessment, financial, and administrative studies of a difficult and complex nature; to coordinate and monitor complex and difficult construction projects; to exercise technical and functional supervision over professional and technical personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed below.

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible architectural assistant experience performing duties similar to an Architectural Assistant II with Placer County. These duties include, but are not limited to providing full architectural services (pre-design through construction administration), managing consultant contracts and construction contracts and developing and managing capital project budgets.

Training: Equivalent to a (5) five-year Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture or qualifying experience for acceptance by the California Board of Architectural Examiners to take the state Architectural Registration Examination (A.R.E.).

· Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Personnel Department.

· Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

License or Certificate: Possession of certificate of registration as a licensed Architect issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Specific job classification duties are available on-line at: classandcomp.com or upon request by calling (530) 889-4060.

Examination Process

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE RATING – 100%

Based upon responses to the attached supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

A weekly schedule of Examinations is posted on Personnel's web site.

Notification

Notification for each phase of the recruitment process will be by U.S. Mail. Please notify the Personnel Department of any address change for all applications submitted.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of project and contract administration, including budget management, basic accounting and contract negotiations. County procurement policies and procedures. County budget processes. Pertinent Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations, including Uniform Building Code and contract law. Principles and practices of architectural design, including computer aided drafting and design technology. Principles and practices of construction and construction management, with an emphasis on public sector (commercial) applications. Statistical methods and analysis, and the use of statistics in reports. Mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, CADD and graphics applications. Business correspondence and report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; interpret drawings and plans; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures; interpret and explain policies, procedures, contracts, and specifications to consultants, contractors, vendors, and the public; and maintain an awareness of safety at all times. Train, assign and review work of subordinate staff. Coordinate and monitor large, difficult and/or complex construction projects. Prepare architectural drawings and specifications of difficult and complex alterations, new buildings, and miscellaneous construction projects. Detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications. Explain and enforce codes, plans, specifications and contracts. Analyze space requirements and evaluate facility needs. Understand and interpret complex rules and procedures. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview; handle multiple assignments and establish appropriate priorities; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Use manual and computer aided drafting and design tools and equipment. Use a computer, calculator, typewriter, telephone, facsimile machine and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist while conducting field site inspections; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or work station; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and occasionally lift moderate weight.

Condition of Employment

Before date of hire, applicant must pass a medical examination which includes drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. Applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background check, be bonded, and/or be fingerprinted.

Modified Agency Shop

All new permanent employees, with the exception of law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

Salary & Benefit Package

Placer County values its employees and offers permanent employees an excellent benefit package including generous contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); health, dental, vision, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance programs; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days and vacation accrual starting at 10 days per year. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program, 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans. Additional compensation incentives, including supplemental compensation and administrative leave, are also available for certain management classifications.

Estimated Total Compensation	Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4	Step 5	Longevity
Annual Salary	$70,102	$73,607	$77,287	$81,151	$85,209	$89,469
Total Estimated Cash Compensation	$70,102	$73,607	$77,287	$81,151	$85,209	$89,469
Estimated County Paid Benefits
Blue Shield HMO - Family Choice of 3 HMO and 2 PPO plans	$15,008	$15,008	$15,008	$15,008	$15,008	$15,008
Delta Dental	$504	$504	$504	$504	$504	$504
VSP Vision	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110
PERS Retirement Contribution	$14,735	$15,471	$16,245	$17,057	$17,910	$18,806
Total Estimated County Paid Benefits	$30,357	$31,094	$31,867	$32,680	$33,532	$34,428
TOTAL ESTIMATED COMPENSATION	$100,460	$104,701	$109,154	$113,831	$118,741	$123,897

Substitute Lists

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Employees of Other Public Agencies

Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List and to download forms, please visit our website at: http://www.placer.ca.gov/personnel/pael.aspx.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active, nondiscrimination program. It is stated in the policy of Placer County that harassment is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring placement, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualification of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), or marital status. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.