Architect Principal - Citywide (5212) - (C00344)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Important Information & Application Steps

Application Instructions:

1. Use your personal email—school and work emails may become inaccessible.
2. Ensure you list your PE licenses in the application.
3. We review your application, NOT your resume—complete it fully and highlight your relevant experience.
4. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification.
5. If interested in other specialties, apply separately for each.

Application Opens: March 7, 2025
Application Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on March 21, 2025

After Submitting Your Application:

1. Confirmation Email: Verify you receive a confirmation email. If not, your application was NOT successfully submitted.
2. Connect with us: Add our emails to your contacts to avoid delays in updates. SFHR Email Extensions
3. Save a Copy: Retain a copy of the recruitment announcement for reference (List ID: CBT-5212-C00344)
4. Contact Information: For any questions, contact Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@sfgov.org.

Job Description

Under general administrative direction, the Principal Engineer/Architect manages, plans, assigns and directs the activities of several units or a group of professional and sub-professional engineering/architectural personnel engaged in a wide variety of design and/or construction projects.

The essential functions of the class may vary depending upon assignment and may include:

• Planning, directing and coordinating the design activities of a number of major sections engaged in complex engineering and/or architectural projects.
• Establishing, preparing, managing, reviewing and monitoring organizational budgets.
• Establishing and evaluating organizational goals and objectives; planning, coordinating and directing the activities of professional engineering and/or architectural personnel with those of contractors, subcontractors, state and local agencies, and inspection and construction personnel.
• Supervising subordinate personnel, completing performance appraisals, and participating in the disciplinary process when necessary.
• Establishing design and construction standards; reviewing and approving correspondence, reports, estimates and other materials.
• Writing policies, procedures, correspondence and evaluations.
• Conducting important negotiations with representatives of government and architectural and engineering agencies.
• Coordinating, interpreting, and enforcing policies; conferring and coordinating with operating division managers, other departments, and state and local agencies.
• Making presentations to boards, organizations, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

   1. Nine (9) years verifiable professional architecture work experience of which six (6) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional architect. Two (2) of the nine (9) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5211 Senior Architect;

AND

   2. Possession of a valid California License as a Registered Architect.  (Please indicate your PE license number and expiration dates in Education Section)

Substitutions for Architecture Specialty:

1.  A Master's Degree in Architecture may substitute for 1 (one) year of work experience.
2.  A PhD in Architecture may substitute for 2 (two) years of work experience.

This note applies to all candidates who are applying from out of the state of California for all specialties:

1. Candidates licensed in other states who otherwise meet the minimum requirements of this announcement, but do not possess the required California license, may file for this examination, and if successful, will be placed under waiver on the resu