Associate Architect

The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently recruiting for an Associate Architect. The Associate Architect is a mid-level manager who will be involved in designing and constructing new City facilities, including the ongoing Aquatic and Recreation Facility, a new Fire Station, a new Parks Department Facility, and the modification of over 43 City Facilities. The City has recently completed a Condition Assessment Study that has identified over $50 million in retrofit and upgrade projects. The Associate Architect will design and implement the identified upgrades with the Facilities Maintenance group. The Associate Architect must be a registered Architect in California. 

The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:  

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement
• Bilingual Incentive Pay
• 88 Hours of Vacation Time 
• 12 days of Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• CalPERS Pension
• City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program 

All applicants must submit the following in order to be considered:

• Proof of a valid Architect License in the State of California. 
• Proof of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field. 
• Resume

Recruitment Process:
Applications Accepted: First review of applications will be on April 15th. Applications submitted after April 14th will be reviewed as they are received.
Oral Panel Interviews: Tentatively Late April 2025
Department Interviews: Tentatively Early May 2025

IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
Associate Civil Engineer/Architect – The Associate Civil Engineer/Architect is the full journey level class in the professional civil engineering/architectural classification. Positions in this class possess the applicable educational and training background required for classes in the professional civil engineering and architectural design and facilities projects, including appropriate certificates and licenses in the field, as well as practical work experience. The Associate Civil Engineer/Architect position is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and/or certification or testing that validates the performance of the full range of duties and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

To see the full job description, please click here.The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil, architectural, structural engineering, or facilities management as applied to public works, infrastructure, facilities and energy projects.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction of public works and facilities projects.
• Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry and their application to architectural engineering.
• Strengths, properties and uses of engineering construction materials.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Modern standards of alignment, grade and compaction of streets.
• Topographic and construction surveying.
• Experience in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency requirements.
• Experience in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Ability to:

• Know and understand all aspects of the job.
• Analyze work papers, reports and special projects.
• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately.
• Prepare architectural engineering design computations; check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies.
• Manage capital improvement projects under construction, including, coordinate with field inspectors and contractors; coordinate field modifications; administer contracts; process contractor payments; recommend contract change orders to the department head.
• Use drafting and surveying instruments to prepare maps, plans, cross-sections and profiles.
• Understand City engineering policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws and regulatory codes applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• Operate a computer and utilize a variety of software programs, including AutoDesk, Building Information Model (BIM), GIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows, in the performance of duties.
• Prepare reports encompassing raw technical data.
• Prepare effective quantity and cost estimates and recommendations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural, structural, civil engineering or a related field. 

Experience: Two years of responsible professional architecture, civil engineering, or facilities design experience performing duties comparable to those of a journey-level architect or facilities manager/designer.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver’s license. 
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a professional civil engineer or architect license in the State of California. 
Facilities Management Certificate, or LEED Certification is desired.The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
 
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; occasionally works in outside weather conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
FLSA Designation: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker
All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Salary : $114,950 - $139,713