Job Family: 17-0000 Architect, Survey,
Cartograph & Engineer
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP CHARACTERISTICS
Architect, Survey, Cartograph & Engineer
This Occupational Group is in the Job Family “Architect, Survey, Cartograph & Engineer.”
Description: This is work applying the theories and principles of science and mathematics to research and develop economical solutions to technical problems. This work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. Employees design, plan, and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, bridges, seaports and transit systems, or determine the impact of the design of such structures on the environment and people using them. Engineering knowledge is applied to improving many things, including transportation infrastructure, the quality of the environment, the safety of food products, and the efficient operation of mechanical systems. Architects design the overall aesthetic and functional look of buildings and other structures. Surveyors research legal records, look for evidence of previous boundaries, and analyze the data to determine the location of boundary lines. They also record the results of the survey, verify the accuracy of data, and prepare plots, maps, and reports.
Primary Performance Factors: The Occupations within the Architect, Survey, Cartograph & Engineer Occupational Group may have up to five different performance levels. When determining the level of a position within the Architect, Survey, Cartograph & Engineer Occupational Group, the following performance factors should be considered:
· Knowledge,
· Complexity,
· Decision-making,
· Consequence of error,
· Supervisory responsibilities.
Performance levels typically associated with each Level:
Level 1: This is entry-level work performing routine tasks under direct supervision. The job requires an understanding of instructions in performance of a series of routine procedures. Errors may be detected in normal course of work by standard check.
Level 2: This is entry to intermediate level work. At this level, employees may perform a moderate range of assignments under general supervision, or perform a narrow range of assignments independently under limited supervision. The work requires applying a general knowledge of the disciplines of architecture, engineering or surveying to a variety of practical situations. Errors may cause inaccuracies in reports, records or technical data and result in incomplete or inaccurate information.
Level 3: This is intermediate level work. At this level, employees may perform a moderate range of assignments under limited supervision, or perform a narrow range of assignments independently. The work requires applying a broad knowledge of the disciplines of architecture, engineering or surveying to a variety of practical situations. Errors may cause delays in phases of work or result in losses in terms of expenditures for materials, minor equipment items or working time. Some incumbents supervise non-professional, technical personnel.
Level 4: This is advanced level, professional work. At this level, employees may devise approaches to major problems and perform duties wherein standard principles may be inadequate to determine course of action. The work requires applying a scientific understanding of disciplines of architecture, engineering or surveying to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature. Errors may have significant impact on operational effectiveness, productivity, or public safety. Some incumbents may supervise non-professional, or support personnel.
Level 5: This is advanced level, professional or highly technical work. At this level, Incumbents supervise professional, and/or non-professional and support personnel. Incumbents may devise approaches to major problems and perform duties wherein standard principles may be inadequate to determine course of action. The work requires applying a scientific understanding of disciplines of architecture, engineering or surveying to analyze problems of a specialized, technical, or professional nature. Errors may have significant impact on operational effectiveness, productivity, or public safety.
Position designators valid within each level:
Level 1: Overtime: Included
Collective Bargaining Unit(s): 02, 89
Equal Employment Opportunity Category(ies): 03
Special Risk: No
Level 2: Overtime: Included, Excluded
Collective Bargaining Unit(s): 02, 05, 87, and 89
Equal Employment Opportunity Category(ies): 02, 03
Special Risk: No
Level 3: Overtime: Included, Excluded
Collective Bargaining Unit(s): 05, 07, 87, and 89
Equal Employment Opportunity Category(ies): 02
Special Risk: No
Level 4: Overtime: Excluded
Collective Bargaining Unit(s): 05, 89
Equal Employment Opportunity Category(ies): 01, 02
Special Risk: No
Level 5: Overtime: Excluded
Collective Bargaining Unit(s): 07, 87
Equal Employment Opportunity Category(ies): 02
Special Risk: No
EFFECTIVE: 03/17/2003
History: 07/01/2002
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