DRAFTER III 1103
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 assigning and supervision of the work of a unit of
Drafters. The incumbent is responsible
for making complex computations in reducing field notes and for making detailed
and finished drawings. The level of skill required is the same as that required
for Drafter II. The difference being
the supervisory responsibilities of the position. All work performed is subject to technical or professional
review. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assigns
and supervises the work of a unit of Drafter Is and Drafter IIs;
Performs
technical and professional review of work performed by Drafters;
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 six (6) 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 II.
R01/10/97
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/28/03