Architectural Technician

Position Type: Facilities and Operations/Architectural Technician
Date Posted:1/22/2024
Location: District Office
Closing Date: 05/10/2024
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 Per GUSS Contract
Work Year: 12 Months
Supervisor: Senior Architect
Report Times: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Daily Hours: 7.5

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or the possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER: 
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor degree of Architecture (B. Arch. or BA in Architecture) or Architectural Technology OR, 
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Technology. or Construction Technology or Computer Aided Design, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in drafting architectural or engineering plans for additions, for remodeling, or for rehabilitation of structures, or for new construction that in all instances involved computer aided drafting; OR, 
(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design, Industrial Design, Urban Planning or a related field plus two (2) years of experience as defined in (B) above; OR, 
(D) Four (4) paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (B) above; OR, 
(E) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) (B) (C) and (D) above. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: If you are appointed. you are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position. 

Desired Qualifications:  Good knowledge of computer aided drafting, database creation, drafting techniques, practices and equipment: good knowledge of architectural and engineering terminology, practices and procedures; good knowledge of local, state and federal codes and standards; working knowledge of construction practices; ability to create and manipulate reports and documents in software utilized by the agency for drafting purposes; ability to draft preliminary drawings from rough sketches; ability to read construction documents; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to verify field conditions including climbing ladders and crawling in confined spaces: good judgment: physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

Position Summary/Responsibilities:  

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

• Prepares schematic reports including client interview, field investigations, code review, project budget estimating and drawing;
• Prepares architectural and engineering designs from schematic reports;
• Contributes information required for preparation of the project manual including specification research and evaluation;
• Prepares contract drawings and specifications for in-house construction projects;
• Assists in site work evaluations and discussions of desired architectural and engineering alterations and additions during the construction phase;
• Suggests designs compatible with plans and site limitations:
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates and budget evaluation;
• Reviews shop drawings for compliance with the intent of the construction documents;
• Creates and maintains facilities management database using appropriate software:
• Assists in construction contract administration.