DRAFTER II                                                                                           1102

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs advanced technical drafting work in preparing detailed plans and maps from rough or detailed sketches, or field notes.  The work involves responsibility for performing advanced technical drafting work in the preparation of a wide variety of maps, plans, charts and similar illustrative material.  The incumbent is responsible for making complex com­putations in reducing field notes and for making detailed and finished drawings. The work of this class differs from that of Drafter I in that this position re­ceives the more advanced and difficult drafting assignments requiring a higher degree of skill.  All work performed is subject to technical or professional review.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Traces, drafts and letters right-of-way maps, contract sheets of highway designs, parking fields, drainage systems, channel dredging, marinas and struc­tures of a complex nature;

          Prepares detailed maps and charts showing profiles, cross sections, contour lines, elevations and drainage characteristics of engineering project sites;

          Prepares drawings from field notes, draws finished designs from sketches, draws charts and graphs to represent statistical and engineering data;

          Prepares hydrographic drawings, plots hydrographs from gauge readings, com­putes and presents a variety of hydrographic information;

          Draws maps of counties and political sub-divisions indicating zoning, in­stallations, primary and secondary roads:

          Studies deeds, leases, statutes and other records to establish accurate sketches for tax maps.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and instruments of engineering drawing; good knowledge of mathematics including advanced concepts of geometry; good knowledge of construction and engineering specifications and blueprints; good knowledge of computerized Geographical Information Systems (GIS); ability to make complex and advanced engineering computations quickly and accurately; ability to maintain accurate and complete engineering records; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to full per­formance and high morale; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of drafting experience in topographical or mechanical drafting.

 

NOTE:  Additional education from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university in a course of study leading to a degree in Civil Engineering will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

          PROMOTIONAL

            Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Drafter I.

 

R01/10/97

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03