This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Architect. 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 (3) years of responsible architectural experience performing duties which include assisting in the planning and design of a wide variety of buildings and capital improvement projects?
Yes
No
2.
Do you possess the 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 Architects Board to take the state Architectural Registration Examination (A.R.E.)?
Yes
No
3.
Do you possess an Architect License issued by the California Architects Board?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide your license number below.
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 coordinating and monitoring construction projects including consultation with architects, engineers, and consultants.
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 conducting construction administration.
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 managing the bid process including pre-bid conferences, walk-throughs, and bidder inquiries.
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 developing and reviewing drawings, including for code compliance.
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 preparing reports, correspondence, agreements, graphs, and tables and presenting the information at public meetings.
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 with public sector construction and construction administration and/or management.
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 with project and contract administration including budget and schedule management, project accounting, and contract negotiations.
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 or having a consultant prepare estimates for various types of facility improvements.
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 coordinating and monitoring large, difficult and/or complex 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.
10.
Describe your experience utilizing software in support of project development or management, including word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, project management, BIM, CADD, and graphics applications.
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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