Job Class: 5268 Architect

Salary Range: $129,750-$157,705/annually

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: 3 years

Calendar: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 121 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21^st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
Fearless: We persist through challenges
United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities Design and Construction, the position shall provide architectural designs, construction plans and specifications on a wide range of District interior and exterior building and site projects.

Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list.

As the Architect, you will:

Supervises, prepares or participates in the design and production of final architectural contract documents for a wide variety of construction and maintenance projects including plans, specifications and product research
Reviews, coordinates and checks drawings and specifications prepared by outside consulting Architects and Engineers including conformance to requirements of the California Building Code and the Division of the State Architect
Reviews and checks contractors' shop drawings, submittals, pay applications, requests for information and performs site visits during construction as required
Supervises the preparation of specific documents related to the design and construction of K-12 public schools under the Education Code and the State Architect
Supervises and participates in the preparation of project programming, quantity and cost estimates, preliminary and final construction cost estimates and summaries of the size and scope of projects and contracts as required
Conducts and supervises field inspection of work in progress to assure compliance with construction documents. Coordinates with the Division of the State Architect for project close out
Examines, analyzes and makes recommendations on submitted bids; reviews and analyzes contract modifications and makes recommendations accordingly.
Updates District’s facility condition assessment database and participates in capital planning efforts

The strongest candidates will have:

Considerable knowledge of: architectural theory, practice and procedures; construction methods and materials and their application to architectural and designing phases of construction projects; the laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to construction projects
Considerable ability to: plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; prepare technical and professional reports; deal effectively with professional engineers, architects, contractors and other professional groups; requires a high degree of analytical ability and professional judgment.
Advanced level of AutoCAD computer drafting
Completion of a college or university, with a baccalaureate degree, with major course work in architecture

Minimum Qualifications

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field, including architectural design, architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, and construction administration. This experience must include four (4) years serving as a job captain or project leader, and two (2) years of verifiable experience as a licensed architect in the State of California. (Experience in lower-level classes (i.e., 5260, 5261, 5265, or 5266) is considered qualifying.)

License and Certification:

Possession of a license to practice architecture in the State of California issued by the California State Board of Architectural Examiners
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $129,750-$157,705/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

Visit www.jobs.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Architect, Facilities Design and Construction (5268), 2025-2028