ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, August 25, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Monday , August 25 , 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J4026C

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:

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Essential Job Functions

Meets with representatives of the client (project requester and funder) to identify project scope, funding, timeline, and operational needs.

Advises client regarding proposed project costs, timelines, possible complicating factors, expectations and realities as the project progresses, relocation of staff and equipment, and a project’s impact on operations.

Conducts preliminary studies of proposed projects to collect information such as space and design requirements, building code requirements, structural limitations, costs, and worker and materials availability.

Conducts field investigations to obtain data, measurements, and information needed to draft and design details for alteration of existing facilities or new construction projects.

Tracks down and reviews archived building plans to identify physical layouts of structures and construction histories.

Maintains and inventories the Facilities Planning Bureau’s archived building plans, material library, and other stored documents.

Prepares detailed drawings and specifications of both major and lesser construction and alteration projects utilizing the AutoCAD system.

Consults with technical consultants and representatives of building materials firms to obtain information and resources needed in planning and completing assigned projects.

Resolves with the appropriate unit any conflicting elements in the architectural drawings among the architectural and engineering disciplines.

Presents to their Facilities Planning Bureau supervisor and clients all prepared architectural plans, shop drawings, and specifications for review and approval to ensure completeness, compliance with codes, and practicality of construction.

Schedules, attends, and leads meetings with contractors, landlords, providers, crafts staff, and clients to gather information regarding projects and resolve issues that arise.

Maintains control of projects by monitoring and inspecting worksites and project documents to ensure projects are proceeding according to established schedule, scope, and budget.

Creates and maintains constructive working relationships with those involved with an assigned project, including individuals and units, both sworn and civilian within the Sheriff’s Department, other Los Angeles County Departments, outside organizations, and the public.

Creates records of all interactions and findings related to assigned projects.

Prepares technical reports, presentations, and correspondence.

Travels to various facilities to perform job-related duties.
For more information, please view the classification specification: ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university with specialization in architecture* -AND- four years architectural production** and related experience under the supervision of a certified architect. One year's additional experience will be accepted for each year of college, up to four years.

LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related responsibilities. Candidates offered these positions would need to show proof of a driver license prior to appointment.

Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing. Out-of-state applicants will need to acquire a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.

LICENSE INFORMATION: Applicants will be required to acquire a copy of your driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your driving record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
*To receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcript, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcript will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in foreign language, it needs to be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT BY MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025.

** Architectural production work involves the technical and design-related tasks required to develop architectural projects from concept to construction. It includes the creation of detailed drawings, models, specifications, and documents that guide the construction process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be implemented as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
A structured interview worth 100% assessing: Knowledge of Architectural Design and Construction Principles, Knowledge of the Steps Involved in the Construction Phases, Knowledge of Cameras and Related Equipment, Knowledge of Graphics Software and the AutoCAD System, Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Attention to Detail, Diligence, Problem-Solving Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Oral Communications Skills.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the examination process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be place on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department , Administrative Services Division, Facilities Planning Bureau.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH.

Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a " zero tolerance " policy for its employees for the following:

• use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Day Shift

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org

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Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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