State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Drafter 1 (35 Hour) (3387ES)

$27.11-$37.20 Hourly / $1,897.55-$2,603.38 BiWeekly /
$49,526.00-$67,948.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the preparation of complicated plans, drawings, maps and/or details from sketches, notes and survey data for engineering projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Prepares plans, drawings, specifications, and/or maps and revises as necessary; 
  • Prepares and checks computations for architectural or engineering projects; 
  • Prepares designs, profiles, cross-sections, and cost estimates for projects; 
  • Prepares and reviews drawings and details of field conditions or construction; 
  • Reviews project estimates, drawings, and plans for accuracy and completeness; 
  • Collects and uses field or other data related to specific projects; 
  • May consult with technical personnel involved in projects to assure accuracy and completeness; 
  • May prepare graphs, charts, and displays; 
  • May receive training and utilize computer aided design equipment in the performance of these duties; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles, practices and methods of architectural or civil engineering drafting; 
    • mathematics such as algebra and geometry; 
    • specification writing; 
    • building and civil engineering construction methods, materials and specifications; 
  • Ability to
    • prepare drawings, details and plans;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the field of drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College or technical school training in architectural drafting or design, civil engineering drafting, or civil engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years for an Associate's degree.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(02)-Architecture

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

ES 16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Drafter 1 (35 Hour) in Salary Group ES 16 approved effective December 27, 2013. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-252

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/26/2023

CLASS: 3387ES; EST: 3/17/1961; REV: 9/29/2023;