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Architect
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.50 - $70.53/hour; $9,793.33 - $12,225.20/month; $117,520.00 - $146,702.40/year
- Full Time
- Architecture
Deputy Probation Officer Senior - Institution
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.66 - $52.05/hour; $7,221.07 - $9,022.00/month; $86,652.80 - $108,264.00/year
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Information Technology Analyst - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$57.80 - $72.20/hour; $10,018.67 - $12,514.67/month; $120,224.00 - $150,176.00/year
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Facilities Service Worker
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$16.12 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Works
Code Enforcement Officer - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$45.28 - $56.56/hour; $94,182.40 - $117,644.80/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Planner - Assistant
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.08 - $51.31/hour; $7,120.53 - $8,893.73/month; $85,446.40 - $106,724.80/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Planning and Development
Deputy Sheriff - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$49.52 - $60.41/hour; $8,583.47 - $10,471.07/month; $103,001.60 - $125,652.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Environmental Resources Specialist - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$53.79 - $67.17/hour; $9,323.60 - $11,642.80/month; $111,883.20 - $139,713.60/year
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
Auditor - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.80 - $60.96/hour; $8,458.67 - $10,566.40/month; $101,504.00 - $126,796.80/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Recreation Leader - Facility Aide - Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$11.26 Hourly
- Full Time
- Museum and Arts
- Parks and Recreation
Assessment Technician - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$29.96 - $37.40/hour; $5,193.07 - $6,482.67/month; $62,316.80 - $77,792.00/year
- Full Time
- Other
School Resource Officer - Temporary
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$28.05 Hourly
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Other
Lifeguard - Paid Training
- Auburn, Washington
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
$22.01 - $27.90 Hourly
- Temporary
- Education and Training
- Public Safety
Information Technology Manager
- Auburn, California
- Placer County Sheriff's Office
$143,915
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Recreation Supervisor-Therapeutic Program
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$11.98 Hourly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Parks and Recreation
Therapeutics-Recreation Leader- Facility Aide
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$11.26 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Fitness Instructor - Lake Wilmore & Frank Brown
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$21.63 Hourly
- Full Time
- Parks and Recreation
Public Administrator Assistant
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$34.68 - $43.30/hour; $6,011.20 - $7,505.33/month; $72,134.40 - $90,064.00/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
Information Technology Manager
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$69.19 - $86.43/hour; $11,992.93 - $14,981.20/month; $143,915.20 - $179,774.40/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Civil Development Coordinator
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$5,793.92 - $6,836.82 Monthly
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Police Officer
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$4,864.72 - $5,624.67 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$6,387.80 - $7,537.60 Monthly
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Transportation or Transit
Public Safety Dispatcher II (Sheriff, Fire & Medical Dispatch)
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$37.99-$47.44 Hourly / $6,584.93-$8,222.93 Monthly / $79,019.20-$98,675.20 Yearly
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
- Public Health
- Public Safety
Eligibility Specialist II - Laterals from Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$29.96-$37.40 Hourly / $5,193.07-$6,482.67 Monthly / $62,316.80-$77,792.00 Yearly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Other
Deputy Sheriff II - Laterals From Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$49.52 - $60.41/hour; $8,583.47 - $10,471.07/month; $103,001.60 - $125,652.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Correctional Officer II - Laterals From Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$39.59 - $49.45/hour; $6,862.27 - $8,571.33/month; $82,347.20 - $102,856.00/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Other
Upcoming Job Fairs
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
- Full Time
- Other
Sheriff's Cadet
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.38 - $22.38/hour; $3,879.20 - $3,879.20/month; $46,550.40 - $46,550.40/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Sheriff's Automotive Technician - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$38.22 - $47.75/hour; $6,624.80 - $8,276.67/month; $79,497.60 - $99,320.00/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
- Other
Building Inspector - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.38 - $59.18/hour; $98,550.40 - $123,094.40/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Eligibility Specialist I - Laterals from Other Public Agencies
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.18-$33.95 Hourly / $4,711.20-$5,884.67 Monthly / $56,534.40-$70,616.00 Yearly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
- Other
Accountant - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.67 - $42.04/hour; $5,836.13 - $7,286.93/month; $70,033.60 - $87,443.20/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Accountant - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$38.96 - $48.68/hour; $6,753.07 - $8,437.87/month; $81,036.80 - $101,254.40/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
Bus Driver - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$29.83 - $37.26/hour $62,046.40 - $77,500.80/year+ $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Human Resources Analyst - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$55.60 - $69.42/hour; $9,637.33 - $12,032.80/month; $115,648.00 - $144,393.60/year*
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
Planner - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$50.91 - $63.58/hour; $8,824.40 - $11,020.53/month; $105,892.80 - $132,246.40/year
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Community Services Facility Aide
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$11.26 Hourly
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Parks and Recreation
Library Services Manager
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.87 - $59.80/hour; $8,297.47 - $10,365.33/month; $99,569.60 - $124,384.00/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Library Services
Lifeguard
- Auburn, Alabama
- City of Auburn, AL
$13.59 Hourly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Civil Engineer - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$64.96 - $81.14/hour; $11,259.73 - $14,064.27/month; $135,116.80 - $168,771.20/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Deputy Director of the Sheriff's Office
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$76.42 - $95.43/hour; $13,246.13 - $16,541.20/month; $158,953.60 - $198,494.40/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
- Other
Civil Engineer - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$64.96 - $81.14/hour $135,116.80 - $168,771.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Engineering
Staff Services Analyst - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$47.57 - $59.39/hour; $8,245.47 - $10,294.27/month; $98,945.60 - $123,531.20/year
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Human Resources and Personnel
Equipment Operator
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$30.55 - $38.14/hour; $5,295.33 - $6,610.93/month; $63,544.00 - $79,331.20/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Eligibility Specialist - Trainee
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.77 - $25.77/hour; $4,466.80 - $4,466.80/month; $53,601.60 - $53,601.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Civil Attorney (Transactions)
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.71 - $97.36/hour; $10,094.93 - $16,875.80/month; $117,956.80 - $202,508.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Client Services Counselor - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$32.19 - $40.19/hour; $5,579.60 - $6,966.27/month; $66,955.20 - $83,595.20/year
- Full Time
- Customer Service
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Client Services Counselor - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$34.68 - $43.30/hour; $6,011.20 - $7,505.33/month; $72,134.40 - $90,064.00/year
- Full Time
- Customer Service
- Human and Social Services
- Legal Services
Administrative Legal Clerk - Entry
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$23.45 - $29.32/hour; $4,064.67 - $5,082.13/month; $48,776.00 - $60,985.60/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Administrative Legal Clerk - Journey
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.87 - $32.31/hour; $4,484.13 - $5,600.40/month; $53,809.60 - $67,204.80/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Bus Driver - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.30 - $27.85/hour; $3,865.33 - $4,827.33/month; $46,384.00 - $57,928.00/year
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.12 - $33.87/hour; $4,700.80 - $5,870.80/month; $56,409.60 - $70,449.60/year
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.30 - $27.85/hour; $46,384.00 - $57,928.00/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Bus Driver - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$27.12 - $33.87/hour; $56,409.60 - $70,449.60/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Social Worker/Clinician - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.45 - $60.52/hour; $8,398.00 - $10,490.13/month; $100,776.00 - $125,881.60/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Vote Center Clerk
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$22.66 - $22.66/hour
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Vote Center Inspector
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$25.75 - $25.75/hour
- Full Time
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Vote Center Judge
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$24.20 - $24.20/hour
- Full Time
- Other
Civil Litigation Attorney
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$62.62 - $97.36/hour; $10,854.13 - $16,875.73/month; $130,249.60 - $202,508.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Public Health Nurse - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$44.27 - $55.27/hour; $7,673.47 - $9,580.13/month; $92,081.60 - $114,961.60/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Public Health Nurse - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.80 - $60.96/hour; $8,458.67 - $10,566.40/month; $101,504.00 - $126,796.80/year
- Full Time
- Public Health
Engineer - Assistant
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$48.49 - $60.56/hour; $8,404.93 - $10,497.07/month; $100,859.20 - $125,964.80/year
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Engineering
Engineer - Junior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$41.89 - $52.31/hour; $7,260.93 - $9,067.07/month; $87,131.20 - $108,804.80/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Civil Engineer - Associate
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.12 - $70.10/hour; $9,727.47 - $12,150.67/month; $116,729.60 - $145,808.00/year
- Full Time
- Engineering
Equipment Mechanic - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$34.68 - $43.30/hour; $6,011.20 - $7,505.33/month; $72,134.40 - $90,064.00/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Equipment Mechanic - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$30.66 - $38.30/hour; $5,314.40 - $6,638.67/month; $63,772.80 - $79,664.00/year
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Building Crafts Mechanic
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.79 - $42.22/hour; $5,856.93 - $7,318.13/month; $70,283.20 - $87,817.60/year
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Building and Safety
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Student Intern
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$18.07 - $22.57/hour; $3,132.13 - $3,912.13/month; $37,585.60 - $46,945.60/year
- Full Time
- Internship
Museum Curator - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$36.42 - $45.48/hour; $6,312.80 - $7,883.20/month; $75,753.60 - $94,598.40/year
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Museum and Arts
Deputy Probation Officer I - Institution
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$32.49 - $40.59/hour; $5,631.60 - $7,035.60/month; $67,579.20 - $84,427.20/year
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Deputy Probation Officer I - Field
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$36.40 - $45.48/hour; $6,309.33 - $7,883.20/month; $75,712.00 - $94,598.40/year
- Full Time
- Probation
- Other
Administrative Legal Clerk - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$28.53 - $35.63/hour; $4,945.20 - $6,175.87/month; $59,342.40 - $74,110.40/year
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Social Worker/Clinician - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$42.95 - $53.65/hour; $7,444.67 - $9,299.33/month; $89,336.00 - $111,592.00/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Social Worker/Clinician - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$46.15 - $57.64/hour; $7,999.33 - $9,990.93/month; $95,992.00 - $119,891.20/year
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
- Public Health
Deputy District Attorney - III
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$65.68 - $82.04/hour; $11,384.53 - $14,220.27/month; $136,614.40 - $170,643.20/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - IV
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$74.32 - $92.80/hour; $12,882.13 - $16,085.33/month; $154,585.60 - $193,024.00/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$54.03 - $67.51/hour; $9,365.20 - $11,701.73/month; $112,382.40 - $140,420.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy District Attorney - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$59.56 - $74.41/hour; $10,323.73 - $12,897.73/month; $123,884.80 - $154,772.80/year
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
Deputy Sheriff - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$42.68 - $51.93/hour; $7,397.87 - $9,001.20/month; $88,774.40 - $108,014.40/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff - Trainee
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$40.67 - $49.44/hour; $7,049.47 - $8,569.60/month; $84,593.60 - $102,835.20/year
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - I
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$35.92 - $44.86/hour; $6,226.13 - $7,775.73/month; $74,713.60 - $93,308.80/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Correctional Officer - II
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$39.59 - $49.45/hour; $6,862.27 - $8,571.33/month; $82,347.20 - $102,856.00/year
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
Equipment Operator
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$30.55 - $38.14/hour; $63,544.00 - $79,331.20/year + $1,100/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Public Works
Collection Agent - Senior
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$33.79 - $42.22/hour; $5,856.93 - $7,318.13/month; $70,283.20 - $87,817.60/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Planner - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$56.12 - $70.10/hour; $9,727.47 - $12,150.67/month; $116,729.60 - $145,808.00/year
- Full Time
- Planning and Development
Capital Improvements Manager
- Auburn, California
- PLACER COUNTY, CA
$69.84 - $87.24/hour; $12,105.60 - $15,121.60/month; $145,267.20 - $181,459.20/year
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Executive Assistant
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
31.25- 39.02
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Community Development Technician - Senior
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
$38.96 - $48.68/hour
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
Museum Curator - Supervising
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Corrections Deputy Cadet Training to Become a Deputy
- Auburn, California
- Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - II
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Market Intelligence Analyst
- Auburn, Alabama
- Stellantis
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Business Development Lead - Defense, Aero & Marine
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- TUV SUD America
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Sheriff’s Cadet
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Scale Operator/Gate Attendant
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Republic Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Protection Engineer - Hybrid Role with Bonus & 401(k)
- Auburn, California
- Coffman Engineers
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Protection Engineer (2+years)
- Auburn, California
- Coffman Engineers
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
PATROL OFFICER
- Auburn, California
- Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aerospace Quality Planning & FAIR Leader
- Auburn, New York
- Dormont Manufacturing Company
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Patrol Officer: Field Training & Investigations
- Auburn, California
- Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Student Intern: Explore Public Service Across Departments
- Auburn, California
- Placer County
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
11X Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Auburn, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
12B1 Combat Engineer - Find Success in US Army
- Auburn, Washington
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
12B1 Combat Engineer - Find Success in US Army
- Auburn, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Access Control / Security (Boston Regional Office)
- Auburn, Maine
- ST. MORITZ SECURITY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
13U1 Field Artillery - Entry Level (98092)
- Auburn, Washington
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircraft Dispatcher I
- Auburn, Alabama
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
12B1 Combat Engineer - Find Success in US Army (98092)
- Auburn, Washington
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
11X Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army (95603)
- Auburn, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
12B1 Combat Engineer - Find Success in US Army (95603)
- Auburn, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircraft Dispatcher I
- Auburn, Alabama
- Auburn University
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Dispatcher (Mon-Fri)
- Auburn, Massachusetts
- Gervais Mechanical Services
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Anesthesiologist
- Auburn, Maine
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Dental HPSP
- Auburn, Maine
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Auburn, Illinois
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Active Pathologist
- Auburn, Michigan
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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- $56.50 - $70.53/hour; $9,793.33 - $12,225.20/month; $117,520.00 - $146,702.40/year
- Full Time
- Jul 23, 2026
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Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov .

POSITION INFORMATION

The Capital Improvements Division of the Department of General Services is seeking an Architect to support project management staff, and plan and administer facilities projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills as well as be organized and detail-oriented. Additionally, they will have experience managing some large-scale public projects. The division provides architectural design and construction management services for facility construction and improvement projects. The division staff oversees projects valued between $50,000 and over $50 million.

The eligible list created from this recruitment may also be used to fill both open and promotional vacancies as they arise, subject to specific position requirements.

BENEFITS

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

DEFINITION

To perform professional architectural duties requiring a high degree of expertise and independent judgment; to perform space assessment, financial, and administrative studies of a difficult and complex nature; to coordinate and monitor complex and difficult construction projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level in the Architect series, which is responsible for the performance of the full range of duties. Staff at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.

Positions at this level are distinguished from the Senior Architect by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, and independence of action taken, as well as by the direct supervisory responsibility assigned to the Senior level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision and direction from a Senior Architect or other assigned supervisory and management personnel.

Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Train and lead subordinate staff.

Conduct studies of existing and proposed buildings and alterations; evaluate capital improvement project requests from other departments; develop project scope, budget, cost estimates, and project schedule; and manage project budgets.

Prepare project authorization-related documents and reports; develop project specification and contract documents; and administer design consultant contracts.

Manage bid process, including pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs; provide technical information in response to bidder inquires.

Provide construction contract administration; manage construction budget and coordinate and monitor construction projects including consultation with architects, engineers, and consultants; conduct construction inspections; prepare estimates for contractor progress payments; and prepare change orders.

Prepare design and construction drawings and specifications for new construction or alterations; and prepare general layout and perspective drawings to illustrate and evaluate proposed projects.

Plan check drawings and determine code compliance.

Prepare reports, correspondence, agreements, graphs, and tables; and make presentations at public meetings as required.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an indoor office environment and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible architectural experience performing duties which include assisting in the planning and design of a wide variety of buildings and capital improvement projects.

Training: Equivalent to a (5) five-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture or qualifying experience for acceptance by the California Architects Board to take the state Architectural Registration Examination (A.R.E.).

Required License or Certificate

May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Possession of an Architect License issued by the California Architects Board

Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.

Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Policies and procedures of the Department of Facilities Management and its respective divisions.

County government and services as they relate to facility needs and administrative requirements.

Principles and practices of project and contract administration, including budget management, basic accounting, and contract negotiations.

County procurement policies and procedures.

County budget processes.

Pertinent federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations, including International Building Code and contract law.

Principles and practices of architectural design, including computer aided drafting and design technology.

Principles and practices of construction and construction management, with an emphasis on public sector (commercial) applications.

Statistical methods and analysis, and the use of statistics in reports.

Mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, CADD, and graphics applications.

Business correspondence and report preparation. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

Ability to:

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; interpret drawings and plans; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures; interpret and explain policies, procedures, contracts, and specifications to consultants, contractors, vendors, and the public; and maintain an awareness of safety at all times.

On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, reach, push, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, or twist while conducting field site inspections; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or workstation; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see with sufficient acuity to read characters on computer screen and in the field; hear and speak with sufficient acuity to communicate with clients; and occasionally lift moderate weight.

Train, assign, and review work of subordinate staff.

Coordinate and monitor large, difficult and/or complex construction projects.

Prepare architectural drawings and specifications of difficult and complex alterations, new buildings, and miscellaneous construction projects.

Detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications.

Explain and enforce codes, plans, specifications, and contracts

Analyze space requirements and evaluate facility needs.

Understand and interpret complex rules and procedures.

Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Obtain information through interview; handle multiple assignments and establish appropriate priorities; deal fairly and courteously with the public.

Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.

Use manual and computer aided drafting and design tools and equipment.

Use a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine and photocopy machine.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating 100%

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:

All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to positions in this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.

Bargaining Unit:

Professional

Salary Grade:

PROF-244 - Range A

PROF-244 - Range B

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Hannah Burton, Administrative Technician, at hburton@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
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PLACER COUNTY, CA

Placer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California.

Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here.

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