5120-Architectural Administrator

Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: ARCHITECTURAL ADMINISTRATOR CODE: 5120

Under general direction, performs a variety of responsible administrative and technical duties in connection with architectural contract administration; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

Positions in class 5120 Architectural Administrator are distinguished from other classes in the architectural series in that this class has major responsibility for contract administration. The specialized nature of these class duties requires incumbents to have expertise in all phases of architectural work. The promotional line of this class is similar to class 5266 Architectural Associate II.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

1. Reviews and analyzes all incoming correspondence relative to the various architectural projects under construction by consulting with departmental personnel responsible for the various projects.

2. Prepares replies to technical and general questions requested in such correspondence; prepares technical correspondence relative to contract modifications, analyzes changes for determining scope and validity of extra work costs and credit; prepares and supervises the preparation and handling of related forms and documents.

3. Tabulates cost data for, construction contracts when changes are approved and advises those concerned of balances of various funds affecting such contracts.

4. Prepares a wide range of correspondence and reports relative to outside

Inquiries regarding various architectural projects and programs; compiles and tabulates technical data and information relative to the preparation of periodical reports to public and private agencies and officials.

5. Composes instructions for the guidance of consulting architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors and others relative to current policies and procedures.

6. Makes field inspections of projects under construction to insure changes in the work conform to authorized modifications of contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of a college or university with a baccalaureate degree, with major course work in architecture.

Requires six years of progressively responsible experience in architectural design including structural analysis, cost analysis, specification preparation and inspection of construction projects, including two years of responsible supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires knowledge of: architectural theory, practice and procedures; construction methods and materials and their application to architectural and design phases of construction projects; municipal architectural policies, programs and procedures; contract procedures, laws, and ordinances, applicable

to construction projects.

CLASS TITLE: ARCHITECTURAL ADMINISTRATOR CODE: 5120

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: continued

Requires considerable ability to: initiate and prepare technical correspondence; analyze technical reports to enable preparation of clear and concise answers to such correspondence.

NOTE: Requires current eligibility to participate in the Stage 2, Professional Examination as administered by the State of California State Board of Architectural Examiners

PROMOTIVE LINES:

TO: Architect

FROM: Architectural Associate I

AMENDED: 1/5/76

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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