Draftsperson (Permanent Full Time)

Job Title

This is full performance drafting work in support of planning, engineering and architectural work.

An employee in this class performs the full range of drafting and computation work using both manual and computerized systems.

Works under general supervision with independent responsibility for accuracy, completeness of work, and selection of methods to be used.

Characteristic Work

Prepares detailed engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural drawings from field notes, design computations, and verbal instructions. Prepares land use maps and topography plats using various sources such as tax maps, underground records, and aerial photographs. Updates and maintains various maps, drawings, underground sheets, and record sheets. Performs revisions on engineering and architectural layouts. Checks profile grades. Computes areas, angles, bearings, distances, grades, and curves. Prepares survey plats for purchase or sale of property. Computes earthwork. Investigates courthouse records to determine such things as land use, ownership, assessments, easements, and front footage. Makes field observations and measurements. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. A minimum of two years of paid experience in drafting work or related training or paid experience. An associate degree in drafting technology or an equivalent degree may be substituted for the paid experience requirement.

Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and techniques of drafting work. Knowledge of mathematics and construction detailing as they pertain to drafting work. Knowledge of construction methods and related materials, and of land use dimensioning.

Skill in performing calculations necessary to compute distances, angles, areas, bearings, grades, and curves. Skill in reading and interpreting various engineering and architectural drawings. Skill in preparing drawings from notes, sketches, and verbal instructions. Ability to use computer aides in drafting work. List of essential job functions available upon request.

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. TEST WEIGHTS: Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment. NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates. The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying 20% for education, and 10% for experience. Since this examination is posted on a combined basis, two separate eligibility lists will be generated with promotional candidates considered before open candidates. RESIDENCY: Candidates who have been resident citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Akron for at least one year immediately prior to the examination and who continue to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Akron throughout the remainder of the selection process will have 5 points added to their passing grades. VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to their passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application. NOTE: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM ACCOUNT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT View phone number on click.appcast.io. Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from View email address on click.appcast.io. To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices. Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process. The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

Benefits

City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision and life insurance.

Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave or paid leave.

All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

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