PRINCIPAL DRAFTING TECHNICIAN
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs highly responsible and complex drafting
 work  involved  in  the  preparation of drawings,  maps,  charts,
 graphs, sketches, and plans; does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Prepares complete sets of complex drawings which include multiple
 views,  detail  drawings,  and  assembly  drawings,  and  include
 complex design features that require considerable drafting  skill
 to visualize and portray.

 Uses  mathematical formulas to compute weights, load  capacities,
 dimensions, quantities of materials, and so forth..

 Working  from  sketches  and verbal information  supplied  by  an
 engineer  and  designer, determines the most  appropriate  views,
 detail drawings, and supplementary information needed to complete
 assignments  and  independently resolves  most  of  the  problems
 encountered.

 Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting data
 based on knowledge of the design intent.

 May  provide  instructions, advice, and guidance to  lower  level
 drafting technicians.

 May  serve  as  a coordinator and planner for large  and  complex
 drafting projects.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office or related units

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two (2) years of drafting experience.

      LICENSE:

       Appointees  will be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee  mobility, is necessary to  perform  in  essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  drafting  techniques  and  instruments   used   in
 preparing detailed sketches, drawings, charts, and plans.

 Knowledge   of  procedures  for  reducing,  enlarging,   tracing,
 lettering, and filing of maps, drawings, charts,sketches, graphs,
 and plans.

 Knowledge of symbols and terminology used in drafting work.

 Ability to analyze routine drafting problems.

 Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and  written
 directions.

 Ability  to learn quickly from written and oral explanations  and
 from demonstrations.

 Ability to prepare engineering and/or architectural drawings that
 are neat, accurate, and logically arranged, utilizing the methods
 and techniques of drafting.

 Ability  to make mathematical computations using standard  tables
 and formulas.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or  related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American   Sign  Language or Braille may also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the   accommodation  cannot be made because it  would  cause  the
 employer undue  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
06561
L
C
  
N/A
15
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

LG   03/18/1997