Drafting Technician I

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex drafting work. Work involves compiling and organizing architectural drafting data
of office floorplans of offices using AutoCAD files; designing floorplans and recommending design 
changes; and preparing layouts, specifications, and quotes. Works under general supervision with 
moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Prepares preliminary and final floorplans and drawings using AutoCAD files, field notes, space 
planner notes, original plans, and customer notes and drawings for modular systems furniture 
quotes.

B. Works with embedded modular programs to produce modular furniture configurations that 
conform to detailed information from final floorplans and notes; and audits modular furniture 
layouts and configurations for accuracy.

C. Checks calculations, drawings, and submittals from site visits and customers for conformance 
to specifications of modular furniture layouts.

D. Prepares detailed quote packets for customers.

E. Processes purchase orders for quoted projects.

F. Prepares installation packets of purchased projects.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. One year full-time, wage-earning computer-aided design (CAD) drafting experience 
pertaining to residential or commercial building design

or

Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division-Texas Correctional Industries
thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized 
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States 
Department of Education (USDE) with main course studies in Architectural Drafting may be 
substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures.

2. Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

3. Knowledge of building construction methods and components.

4. Knowledge of Texas Correctional Industries' modular furniture preferred.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, 
rules, and regulations preferred. 

6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the 
public.

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill in the use of drafting and lettering instruments.

11. Skill in the operation of various computer-aided drafting programs software and equipment.

12. Skill to make mathematical calculations.

13. Skill to read architectural office layouts and blueprints.

14. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network 
environment.

15. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

16. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, 
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor 
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving 
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working 
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include 
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, computer-aided drafting 
equipment, telephone, dolly, and automobile.