State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Drafter 2 (Architectural) (37.5 Hour) (3403LT)

$32.96-$42.39 Hourly / $2,471.81-$3,178.66 BiWeekly /
$64,514.00-$82,963.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the preparation of tracings, drawings, maps, plans, specifications and details from sketches and notes for projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Professional Engineer, Architect or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Prepares and reviews the most complex drawings, plans and specifications for building and related projects; 
  • Collects and uses field data; 
  • Prepares the most complex designs and details; 
  • Reviews sets of drawings and plans prepared by assigned drafters for completeness and accuracy; 
  • Prepares cost estimates for construction and renovation projects; 
  • Utilizes computer aided design equipment (CADD); 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of architectural drafting; 
  • Knowledge of
    • specification writing; 
    • algebra, geometry and trigonometry; 
    • building construction methods, materials, and specifications; 
    • and skill in the use of computer aided design equipment;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • skill in the preparation of very difficult drawings and details; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in architectural drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the design and specification aspects of architectural 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 four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(02)-Architecture

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

LT 20

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 2 (Architectural) (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group LT 20 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-252

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/26/2023

CLASS: 3403LT; EST: 3/17/1961; REV: 9/29/2023;