Drafting Technician #62893 (Open Competitive)

Drafting Technician #62893 (Open Competitive)

Final Filing Date: 06/26/2024

Exam Date: 07/13/2024

A Drafting Technician performs drafting work of a limited scope and assists in preparing work plans and detailed drawings portraying architectural and engineering ideas and information.  A position in this class is characterized by a broad responsibility for the performance of routine drafting and computation tasks and for assisting others in performing more complex assignments involving independent judgment and decision.

 The Drafting Technician position is a non-supervisory class.   Incumbents are supervised by a higher level drafting position, architects or engineers who assign work, establish work priorities, schedules and provide assistance.  Work is reviewed for accuracy, technical competence, and adherence to instructions and neatness.

Prepares drawings for architectural or engineering projects following accepted drafting procedures and departmental policies;

• utilizes appropriate drafting tools, instruments, materials and technical references;

Prepares layouts, final drawings, details and specifications for landscapes, parkways and cross-sections for contemplated park developments;

Prepares plans and profiles for water main installation, pipe connections, special fittings, storm water relief drains, sanitary sewers and catch basins;

Prepares drawings for installation, maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, piping systems and mechanical equipment;

Prepares working drawings for the construction of street pavements, steel reinforced concrete retaining walls and grade crossing;

Plots water mains, valves, hydrants and supplies from field book;

Prepares survey maps and drawings from sketches and notes made by field engineer;

Estimates the cost of projects;

Calculates weight of all materials used;

Performs simple mathematical computations utilizing standardized tables and formulas;

Performs related work as required.

(A)    Associate's Degree from an accredited college, university or technical institute with course work in Mechanical Technology-Drafting option;

OR

(B)    Certificate issued from an accredited technical institute in mechanical drafting and design or architectural drawing;

OR

(C)   Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma including or supplemented with course work in drafting, technical, mechanical or architectural drafting and one year of full-time paid experience in engineering or drafting work;

OR

(D)  An equivalent combination of the foregoing ad defined within the limits of A, B and C.

NOTE:  Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION - Written Test..........Relative Weight 100%

EXAMINATION WILL TEST FOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES IN SUCH AREAS AS:

1.)  Understanding and interpreting written material 

2.) Understanding and interpreting charts, graphs, maps and tabular material 

3.) Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry 

4.) Computer-assisted drafting (CAD) technology

NOTE: The use a hand-held, battery- or solar- powered calculator is RECOMMENDED for this exam.

Devices with typewriter keyboards, spell checkers, personal digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries, cell phones or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference material.  Cell phones and any other electronic devices are also prohibited.

EXPANDED SUBTEST DESCRIPTION:

1.)  Understanding and interpreting written material

These questions test for the ability to understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages and not on what you may happen to know about the topic. 

2.) Understanding and interpreting charts, graphs, maps and tabular material

These questions test for the ability to read and analyze visual and numerical information presented in maps, plans, and various types of graphic and tabular material, and to perform related basic computations.  All the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the maps, plans, charts, graphs, tables, or related written material. 

3.) Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and solve technician-level written problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic equations, geometric concepts and figures, and basic trigonometric functions. 

4.) Computer-assisted drafting (CAD) technology

These questions test for knowledge of the basic concepts, terminology, and proper procedures to use when creating technical drawings utilizing computerized drafting software. 

Test Guide:

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General guide to Written Test' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

This written exam is being prepared and rated by the N.Y.S. Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23-2 of the Civil Service Law, and the provisions of the N.Y.S. Civil service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating and review of exams apply.

(If not attached, expanded subtest descriptions may be obtained from the Civil Service office, Room 1001 City Hall.)

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 (The eligible list resulting from this exam may be used to fill comparable positions.)

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MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY:

If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same date as this written test, you must notify each of the local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date, so they can make arrangements for taking all tests at one site.  All examinations for positions in State government will be held at a State examination center.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXAMS   notify each civil service agency to make arrangements no later than two weeks before test date.  You must notify each agency with whom you have filed.  For this information, notify the Department of Human Resources, Division of Civil Service, Room 1001 City Hall, Buffalo, New York  14202 or call or come to the office.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER CONDITIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EXAMINATION - In the event of severe weather conditions on the day of the examination, please listen to the following tv/radio stations for postponement or delay in the starting time of the administration of the examination:   WBEN 550, WGR 930, WWW145.., WWKB 1520 -AM RADIO; WKSE 98.5, WLKK 102.5, WTSS 107.7 FM RADIO OR WIBT-TV (CH. 4).  If no such announcement is made, you must presume that the examination will be administered as scheduled.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USE OF VETERAN'S CREDITS

If you are currently serving on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, you may apply for veteran's credits.  These veteran's credits shall be granted on a conditional basis at time of establishment of the eligible list.

 You will be restricted from certification using these credits until you have received an honorable discharge or release under honorable conditions.  Your

DD214 must be presented as proof of service during war time, before you can be certified for appointment from the eligible list

using these credits.

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Special Requirement for Appointment in School Districts and BOCES

Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.

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NOTICE TO EXAM PARTICIPANTS: Additional Points Available to Children of Police Officers and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty

(New Section 85-a, NYS Civil Service Law, effective 9/17/02)

On September 17, 2002, Governor Pataki signed into law a bill adding a new section 85-a to the Civil Service Law granting additional credit on civil service examinations for children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty.  This law is to take effect immediately.

"In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten points in a competitive examination for original appointment in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served.  If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination.

 A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility.  However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established."

Applicants claiming these points must do so in writing (you may enclose in application), indicating the name, title, relationship and place of employment of the deceased parent.

Eligibility for points will be reviewed and applicants may be required to submit additional information to verify the claim.

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Additional points available to siblings of Firefighters and Police Officers killed in the line of duty as the result of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Attack (Chapter 500, Laws of New York 2003).

For more information, check with the Department of Human Resources, Civil Service office.