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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-517841

Position #(s):

559-220-3961-003

Working Title:

Architectural Branch Chief

Classification:

SENIOR ARCHITECT

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

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Job Description And Duties

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services (SES), Office of Transportation Architecture (OTA), is recruiting for a Senior Architect (Sr Arch) (Supervisor), position located in Sacramento, California.

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Architect directs, plans, and coordinates the architectural design work of buildings and other transportation-related structures. This includes managing the efforts of staff in the design, development, and production of architectural plans and specifications; reviewing and approving architectural designs; scheduling and assigning work; providing liaison services; monitoring quality and progress of the work; acting as a consultant to the Districts and other Headquarters units regarding architectural design matters; writing reports; and reviewing and preparing correspondence. The position is responsible for providing support for project delivery, interpretation of the California Building & Fire Code provisions, and providing guidance to office staff as required on building and other transportation facilities. Included in these duties are the review and approval of conceptual designs for programmatic work; writing reports, review and prepare correspondence.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

The incumbent must have a valid certificate of registration as a licensed architect issued by the California Architects Board.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1- page, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please explain your experience as it relates to the questions below:

Please describe your professional experience leading multidisciplinary teams in architectural design and project delivery for building projects or transportation related facilities.
The Architectural Design Branch Chief assigns, schedules and monitors the progress of all work performed in the Architectural Design Branch. Tell us about your experience performing similar duties and what qualifies you for this position.
Describe an instance where you had to make a significant, potentially unpopular architectural decision with incomplete information or under a tight deadline. What factors did you prioritize, and what was the ultimate outcome?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: ATTN: Caltrans DHR

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

ATTN: Caltrans DHR

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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