This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Architect - Senior. Part I will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire and may also be used when determining assignment. Part II will be scored based on your checked responses.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If selected for an interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
Part I: Minimum Qualifications (Not Scored)
Part I will serve as a screening tool only and will be used in determining how applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. This section will not be scored or used for ranking candidates on the eligible list.
1.
Do you possess three years of full-time experience as a licensed, professional architect?
Yes
No
2.
Do you possess a certificate of registration as licensed Architect issued by the California Architects Board? If yes, you may be asked to provide a copy at the time of your interview appointment.
Yes
No
Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.
Part II: Relevant Training and Experience (Scored)
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.
1.
Describe your experience supervising the work of professional level staff, including architects, senior project managers, and technical and clerical staff.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
2.
Describe your experience planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the work of assigned professional, technical and clerical staff.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
3.
Describe your experience successfully participating in supportive and collaborative activities, programs, and capital projects with various levels of staff from other departments including senior level management and department heads.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
4.
Describe your experience using the principles and practices of architectural planning, programming, design, and construction administration, including the use of computer aided drafting and design technology.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
5.
Describe your experience using Federal, State and local codes, statutes, ordinances and regulations, including the California Building Code, in the delivery of building projects.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
6.
Describe your experience preparing construction documents for difficult and complex facility alterations, new buildings, building systems and other miscellaneous large and small construction projects.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
7.
Describe your experience reviewing detailed plans and specifications.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
8.
Describe your experience preparing contract documents, cost estimates and reports for complex capital improvement projects.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
9.
Describe your experience analyzing situations quickly and effectively and determining appropriate course(s) of action.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
10.
Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and preparing data to be disseminated to various groups.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
11.
Describe your experience presenting project information to various types and sizes of groups, boards, commissions, and councils.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
12.
Describe your experience resolving contentious issues related to staffing, budgeting, and project delivery.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
13.
Describe your experience preparing, monitoring and administering project and organizational level budgets.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
14.
Describe your experience using principles of construction management, including best methods, practices, and procedures.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
15.
Describe your experience using principles and practices of project and contract administration, including budget management and control.
No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 4 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
6 to 8 years of experience
More than 8 years of experience
If you indicated experience, please describe below.
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