ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT (State)

Code: 17692 State Competitive Range: P20 (FY 2027) Hire up to Step 5 Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $63,662.98 - $92,953.28/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 of a licensed Architect in a state department, institution, or agency, does the more routine work involving no unusual or particularly difficult and/or complex problems required in preparing architectural plans and drawings; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Assists in preparing plans, evaluations, sections, and details of building by doing assigned portions of the work in accordance with closely prescribed procedures.
• Independently works out the detail of sections of plans, drawings, and sketches when the broad features have been determined.
• Makes tracings.
• Makes field trips to inspect work in progress and prepares reports.
• Prepares architectural and related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information system used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

Experience

One (1) year of architectural experience in the preparation of architectural plans, details, and specifications.

License

Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the theory and principles of architecture.
• Knowledge of the methods used in collecting the data upon which architectural plans and drawings are based.
• Knowledge of the problems encountered in preparing detailed architectural plans and drawings and of the conventions and materials used.
• Ability to organize assigned architectural work, analyze architectural and closely related problems, and develop appropriate work methods.
• Ability to comprehend the practical problems involved in the practice of architecture and in preparing architectural plans and drawings in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to organize architectural problems, organize assigned work, and develop appropriate work methods.
• Ability to complete assigned details in connection with complex architectural plans and drawings.
• Ability to make the required field inspections.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative architectural and related reports containing findings. conclusions, and recommendations.
• 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, 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.

Note

Possession of a valid license or certificate as a Registered Architect issued by the New Jersey State Board of registered Architects may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Architecture.