Drafter 2 (Architectural) (35 Hour)

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application into the State JobAps system. Applicants who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. 

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. 

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualifications. These documents may include resume, college or trade school transcripts and performance evaluations. Interviews will be limited to applicants whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.  The recruitment process may require more than one interview.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this opportunity, CTMD will not provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.  Your application may be used for future CTMD opportunities for this job classification. Questions pertaining to this recruitment should be made to MIL.HR@ct.gov, (860) 548-3248.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.    

NOTE:  In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a background investigation of each candidate may be made before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

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.

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.

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

Five (5) years of experience in architectural drafting.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the design and specification aspects of architectural drafting.

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.

• Experience with Autodesk applications and 3-D modeling
• 3-5 years experience in developing complex drawings

In addition to checking references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.