THIS IS A CITYWIDE RECRUITMENT FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
This is a Provisional to Permanent position in accordance with Class-Based Test (CBT) Civil Service Rules. This recruitment is restricted to current provisional employeesof the City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, or San Francisco City College, working within the 5261 Architectural/Landscape Architectural Assistant II classification and only those who meet this requirement will be placed on the eligible list for consideration of future permanent position.
Application Opening: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:59PM (P.S.T.)
Salary Range: $113,256 - $137,670 annually
Recruitment ID: PTP-5261-163957 / RTF0163956-01125016
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Amended: This job announcement has been amended on February 19, 2026 to reflect adjustments to the Minimum Qualifications and Job Description to include all specialties in this Job Code.
Applicants who previously submitted an application to this recruitment do NOT need to re-apply.
The filing deadline has been amended to Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:59PM (P.S.T.).
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heightening the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The City and County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in various professional jobs in a diverse array of services such as maintaining City streets & parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe, and firefighting.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of architectural/landscape architectural duties of average difficulty in the office and field in connection with architectural/landscape architectural design and the preparation of comprehensive architectural services for city construction projects
MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Prepares and designs preliminary architectural/landscape architectural drawings, plans, elevations and sections for a variety of building, landscapes, construction and maintenance projects which shall include calculating dimensions, developing component parts, plans, elevations and sections utilizing established architectural/landscape architectural practices, symbols and drafting techniques.
2. Visits project sites and makes routine field observations to verify that conditions conform to contract documents and shop drawings; takes field measurements and documents existing conditions.
3. Assists in the preparation of contract specifications, documents and preliminary cost estimates for the construction or conversion of buildings and/or landscape architectural projects.
4. Assists in the coordination and review of architectural/landscape architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical drawings in order to assure that drawing components of a project meet with design, programming, and legal requirements.
5. Participates in meetings with design professionals, consultant engineers, contractors and agencies to discuss and resolve issues relative to projects.
6. Prepares written reports, summaries and correspondence related to architectural/landscape architectural activities.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Must be a Current Provisional Employee in Class 5261 Architectural/Landscape Architectural Assistant II who has worked at least 2,080 hours in Class 5261 with no break in service.
AND
Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture or an architecture/landscape architecture related field (such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture) from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural/landscape architectural field including architectural/landscape architectural design, architectural/landscape architectural detailing, construction documents, programming, preliminary cost budgeting, specification coordination and review, and construction administration, all under the direction of a licensed architect/landscape architect.
License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Substitution: A professional degree in Architecture/Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture/Landscape Architecture or Master of Architecture/Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required education.)
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Special Requirements: Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.
Verification of Experience and/or Education:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review the information on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience/Education | City and County of San Francisco for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification
Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score.
Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of one's education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Procedures/Examination Requirements:
1. Job Application: Application must fully complete the job application for this recruitment on the City and County of San Francisco’s website. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the application or preliminary questionnaire.
2. Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%):
During the application process, applicants will be prompted to complete a questionnaire as part of the online employment process.
It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list.
Important: Please answer the questionnaire thoroughly, even if the information is already included in your application or resume.
*The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative or operational necessity. The information in this announcement is subject to change and will be accompanied by a notice of amendment in this announcement.
Ranking Based on Verified Provisional In-Class Service Duration:
Qualified applicants will be ranked on the eligible list based on the length of their Provisional City service in the 5261 - Architectural/Landscape Architectural Assistant II class, along with any additional qualifying points (e.g., promotive status), as outlined in Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules. All work history will be verified using official City records, which will serve as the final authority in determining qualifying service.
NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make the final hiring decision.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
Duration of Eligible List:
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Certification:
The certification rule for this selection process will be "Rule of the List".
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.]
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Tara Stevens at [email protected].
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
