ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE

Salary : $96,588.00 - $123,288.00 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : J4026C

Department : SHERIFF

Opening Date : 08 / 11 / 2025

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

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 :

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation :

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

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 :

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

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.

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 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 :

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.

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 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 :

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit :

Testing Accommodations for Applicants :

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit :

Fair Chance :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and / or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification including the listed Examples of Duties and / or Essential Job Functions serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE RESPONSE AND NO CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education successfully completed with specialization in architecture?

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I understand that if I expect to receive credit for the required degree, I must include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official degree, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. Documents may be submitted either by 1) attaching directly to my application at the time of submission, or 2) emailing any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org or 3) faxing any outstanding documents to (323) 415-2580 at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirements.

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Which of the following best describes your experience in architectural production and related experience under the supervision of a certified architect?

(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.)

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Describe your experience in architectural production and related experience under the supervision of a certified architect.(Please indicate your experience on your application.)

If you do not have experience, please indicate "Not Applicable."

NOTE : For each experience, please indicate the following information :

1) Name of Employer

2) Position / Title Held

3) Date From : (MM / DD / YYYY) - Date To : (MM / DD / YYYY)

4) Name of Supervisor

5) Budget Size

6) Location of the projects

7) Describe experience in detail

You will not receive credit for your response if you have missing requested information.

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Do you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the examination process? In order to be considered for the initial promulgation, make sure to submit all required documentation by the initial deadline. Submitting the required documentation past the given deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for placement on the initial eligible list.

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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling.

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How did you learn about this position?

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WARNING : This pre-investigative questionnaire is part of the background investigation. It is used to determine an applicant's suitability for service within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). All information provided is considered confidential. A candidate's information will only be disclosed to an assigned background investigator if he / she is deemed suitable for the job based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hiring guidelines. Answer the following questions honestly and thoroughly, as your responses will be used to determine whether or not you can proceed with the hiring process. Your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.

Do you understand this information?

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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.

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The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD) employees must adhere to the department's policies regarding appearance. Hair should be clean and well groomed. Tattoos upon the neck, face or head are prohibited. Beards are not allowed for employees who wear any type of uniform; mustaches must be trimmed and neat; jewelry must be minimally observable. A uniform or professional attire is required while on duty. Are you willing to comply with all the grooming, appearance policies, procedures, and standards of the LASD?

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Do you understand you will be subject to a thorough background investigation and a medical examination?

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Are you currently on criminal probation?

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Are you currently on criminal parole?

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Have you ever been convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs or any DUI-related crimes? If "yes", when was the last incident / arrest date?

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Have you ever used any illegal drug (methamphetamine, heroin, speed, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, hallucinogens, etc.) OTHER than marijuana? If "yes", when was the last time?

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Have you ever used methamphetamine? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used heroin? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used speed? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used cocaine? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used ecstasy? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used PCP? If "yes", how many times?

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Have you ever used hallucinogens? If "yes", how many times?

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By answering the previous questions, you acknowledge that any false statements or omissions in this questionnaire will cause you to be disqualified, removed from an eligibility list, or be cause for immediate dismissal, if any appointment is or will be made at a later time.

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