DSA Job Opportunities

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) offers employment opportunities for those with experience in architecture, structural engineering, fire and life safety, construction supervision, and administrative and technical support.

Why Join DSA's Team?

We need dedicated professionals who are committed to ensuring that our public schools and facilities are structurally safe, and accessible to persons with disabilities.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

DSA Career Options

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) has career opportunities in its Access Compliance, Fire and Life Safety, Construction Supervision and Structural Safety programs.
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DSA Benefits

Our Benefits Include: Competitive Salaries, Flexible schedules, Vacation leave, Sick leave, Holiday, Retirement program (CalPERS), Deferred Compensation, Reimbursement of professional license renewal fees, Discounted public transportation, and Employee Assistance Program.
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How to Apply for Jobs at DSA

Follow these steps to apply for a DSA job:
1. Review the Exam Bulletin
2. Apply for an Examination
3. Prepare for the Examination
4. Employment List
5. Hiring Interview
6. Probation
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Job Opportunities

The exam and job opportunity bulletins below are provided in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To download and print a PDF file, you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader FREE from the Adobe Reader download page on Adobe's web site.

For alternative formats, please contact Peri Nygard at Peri.Nygard@dgs.ca.gov or 916.324.7101.


Examinations: Open

Open to anyone who meets the minimum requirements.

Associate Architect (PDF - 179 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

District Structural Engineer (PDF - 185 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

Fire and Life Safety Officer I (PDF - 185 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

Fire and Life Safety Officer II (PDF - 187 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

Senior Architect (PDF - 125 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

Senior Structural Engineer (PDF - 184 KB)
Final Filing Date: Online Exam or Internet Exam

Structural Engineering Associate (PDF - 198 KB)
Final Filing Date: Continuous Filing


Examinations: Promotional

No promotional examinations are available at this time.


Job Opportunities

Open to current State of California employees and those eligible for appointment from current lists.


Office Assistant - Typing (PDF - 136 KB)
Location: SACRAMENTO
Final Filing Date: May 28, 2013

Office Assistant - Typing (PDF - 145 KB)
Location: SACRAMENTO
Final Filing Date: May 28, 2013

Program Technician II (PDF - 136 KB)
Location: SAN DIEGO
Final Filing Date: May 28, 2013



Download a State of California Exam/Job Application (Form STD 678) (PDF).

State Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: It is the policy of the State of California to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified job applicants and employees based on merit, and to prohibit illegal discrimination in every aspect of personnel policies and employment practices, including recruitment, examining, hiring, promotion, training, work assignments, work environment, and other benefits and privileges of employment. Agencies and departments shall ensure that this policy is fully implemented and that no harassing or retaliatory actions are taken against applicants or employees for exercising their civil rights under this policy.

Questions? Contact:

Peri Nygard, DSA Headquarters Office
1102 Q Street, Suite 5100, Sacramento, California 95811
916.324.7101 or e-mail at Peri.Nygard@dgs.ca.gov