This is architectural technician work at the full performance level applying established architectural principles, practices and mathematical knowledges to the completion of assigned projects in support of architectural activities. Employees work with more independence than lower level technicians in completing architectural projects such as detailing, preparing standardized specifications, rendering drawings, plates and plans and completing related architectural assignments.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior. Employees in this class participate with architectural and engineering personnel in the completion of assigned projects.

• Performs field and office technical assignments for the architectural phases of design, construction or maintenance projects; prepares layouts, charts, diagrams, general purpose maps, specifications and other technical data; makes mathematical computations to determine size and space requirements for architectural projects; prepares scale and full sized drawings and other contract documents integrating structural, mechanical and ornamental elements into a unified plan; revises existing drawings to incorporate structural and/or mechanical modifications; prepares graphic representations of works in progress emphasizing particular features of the project.
• Reviews plans submitted by architectural consultants for accuracy and compatibility with existing plans and makes necessary computations to show exact dimensions, location and other information; meets with consultants to resolve drafting problems.
• Reviews specifications, plans, correction sheets and other technical correspondence for conformance to department, city, state and federal standards and regulations; revises correspon- dence to reflect changes and modifications.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• mathematics as it applies to drafting and the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, plans and diagrams in architecture.
• the principles, practices, techniques and instruments of drafting.
• the principles and practices of engineering as they relate to architecture.
• the strengths and uses of construction material.

SKILL IN:

• drawing architectural plans.

ABILITY TO:

• read and interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• gather, compile and analyze data pertaining to architectural investigations.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates and others.

• Completion of a two year program at an accredited technical institute, junior college, college or university with major course work in architectural technology.
• One year of architectural technician experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included completion of the twelfth school grade and one year of post high school technical training at an accredited institute, junior college, college or university in architecture or architectural technology as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Architectural Technician II class if required by work assignment.

PAY RANGE: 18
Class Established: 9/1977

Latest Spec. Revision: 6/1986

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