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Individually performs complex drafting work involving a high level of drafting skill, in an area of specialization; may serve as team leader for a small group of DRAFTING TECHNICIANs of lower level; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Drafting technician positions at this level are distinguished from those at the previous level by a marked increase in the extent of authority and independent responsibility for planning the method of approach of graphic portrayals so as to complement most effectively the information contained in specifications or descriptions. Drafting technicians at this level are expected to plan and develop their work with a minimum of supervisory assistance; they frequently work in situations where supervisory assistance is not readily available and where the review of completed work is by design originators who verify the drawings for consistency with their prior engineering or architectural determinations.
The following specialty titles are used for positions at the V level and above:
Drafting Technician (Engineering)
Includes positions whose primary function involves the drafting of profiles, cross-sections, plans and details for airport, harbor and highway planning, design, construction and maintenance projects, water and sewage systems, flood control, irrigation and drainage systems, parks, and other such engineering structures and facilities, and the preparation of maps, charts, graphs and illustrative materials directly relating to such projects.
Drafting Technician (Architectural)
Includes positions whose primary function involves the drafting of floor plans, elevations, perspective drawings, sections, and architectural details of buildings, and related structures.
Drafting Technician (Structural)
Includes positions whose primary function involves drafting work on girders, beams, columns, riveted and welded joints, concrete reinforcing, and other elements of steel, concrete, timber, and other structures, including bridges, buildings, dams, wharves, piers, tunnels, retaining walls, tanks and towers, pedestrian facilities and other such structures.
Drafting Technician (Cartographic)
Includes drafting positions which involve as a primary function, the compilation, drafting, revising and editing of maps and charts, and the collection, selection, computation, adjustment, processing and evaluation of source material to be used in such maps and charts.
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent, with courses in mathematics and mechanical drawing.
Excess Drafting Experience as described below or any responsible experience demonstrating analytical or drawing skill may be substituted for Education on a year-for-year basis.
Drafting Experience:
Required experience in preparing detailed architectural, engineering, and/or cartographic drawings from designs and sketches, which include:
A. The layout and drawings of finished plans; and
B. Computation in the preparation of scaled drawings.
Level VI: 5 years of experience as stated above.
This level has a marked increase in the extent of authority and independent
responsibility for planning the method of approach of graphic portrayals so as to
complement most effectively the information contained in specifications or
descriptions; are expected to plan and develop their work with a minimum of
supervisory assistance.
Substitution Allowed: Successful completion of a course of study in Engineering Technology at an accredited community college may be substituted for one (1) year of the required Drafting Experience.
License: A valid driver's license is required for some positions. For those positions, a driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
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TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
