DRAFTING TECHNICIAN/PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR DRAFTING TECHNICIAN

Code: 07559 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs routine drafting work involved in the preparation of drawings, maps, charts, graphs, sketches, and plans; does other related duties.

Under direction, makes field inspections of a variety of public works construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards of workmanship; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Receives instructions and selects appropriate templates or compass for making arcs, curves, circles, and ellipses.
• Draws angles with drafting machine or through use of T-square and triangles, and determines size, spacing, and arrangement of dimensions and notes.
• Plots and draws graphs, charts, and diagrams.
• Makes standard arithmetic calculations in determining scales and line weights of drawings to be reduced for publication and reports and in converting drawings from one scale to another.
• Draws floor plans of buildings from sketches, determining size, spacing, and arrangement of freehand lettering according to a given scale.
• Draws simple land profiles from previously reduced survey notes and structural dimensions furnished.
• Revises original drawings of a plumbing system, from a marked-up print showing changes, increasing or decreasing the diameter of the pipes.
• Performs routine drafting work involved in plotting alignments of roads from construction plans and field notes.
• Draws widths and types of pavements.
• Draws numbers and indexes bridges over streams, railroad overpasses and underpasses, grade crossings, and topographical features.
• Prepares sketches and charts.
• Inks titles on property maps and construction plans and varied types of field notes.
• Does mechanical lettering.
• Draws and/or revises tax maps and other maps requiring use of various colored ink and protractors.
• May perform field work requiring use of transit and rod to verify information prior to revising map of underground utilities.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and complete working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes according to specified dimensions.
• Makes final sketches of proposed drawings checking dimensions of parts and making any adjustments or changes necessary or desired.
• Inks in all lines and letters on pencil drawings as required.
• Draws charts for representation of statistical data.
• Checks noncomplex mathematical calculations for accuracy.
• Maintains established, relevant records and files where selection and classification of data does not require difficult decisions and where procedures are routinized.
• 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.
• REQUIREMENT
• Inspects and oversees construction of bridges, buildings, dams, highways, and other types of public works construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
• May verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations using surveyor's level and transit.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Computes monthly estimates of work completed and approves payment for contractors.
• Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from blueprints and reports such changes for incorporation on master blueprints. Makes field inspections of all outside utilities construction work such as curbs, roads, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, sidewalks, and storm drains and appurtenances thereto and checks the quality and amount of work done.
• Inspects slope cuts as to grading and alignment.
• Prepares daily activity reports and compiles it.
• Investigates complaints received regarding public works construction activities and recommends appropriate remedial action.
• May issue permits relating to street openings and sewer connections and may collect fees for issuance of such permits.
• Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintains records and files.
• 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.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in the construction or installation of roads, water mains, sewer lines, or similar public works construction activities involving the reading and interpretation of blueprints, plans, specifications, and engineering drawings or surveying techniques directly related to public works construction.

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 essential duties of the position.

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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills 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 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, and 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.
• CODES: LG- DJ 6/2/97
• This job specification is for local government use only.
• PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
• Knowledge of practices and procedures used in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, water installations, sanitation, and other public works facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to inspect materials, workmanship, and construction and installation of various public works facilities.
• Ability to apply good judgment in an inspection situation.
• Ability to handle complaints tactfully and promptly.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to apply local ordinances, resolutions, and codes relating to public works to specific cases.
• Ability to note and correctly appraise significant facts and conditions in making inspections.
• Ability to observe prescribed inspection procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability 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, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform 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 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.
• CODES: LG - DJ 11/15/96
• This job specification is for local government use only.
• TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE -
• This job spec is for local government use only

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.

The 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.