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9840
CARTOGRAPHIC DRAFTER
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, at the full
performance level, performs work using technical methods,
procedures and symbols to produce maps and related diagrams.
Uses standard guides and knowledge of general cartographic
conventions to select the appropriate method of conveying
information via maps and related diagrams and determines which
information is appropriate from the materials furnished. Work is
performed in an office setting and involves prolonged close
visual work. May review maps from contract services or other
services insuring proper mapping procedures have been followed.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Creates maps, depicting land features, resources, political
subdivisions, and other physical or cultural geographic
information by transferring current data and/or amendments from
work copies to original master maps on linen or
polyester film.
Creates charts, graphs, pictorial diagrams, and other graphic
materials.
Edits and reviews final drafted maps of contractors to insure
compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
Draws corporation (city) and district (rural) maps from rough
field copies depicting bearings, distances, and acreage.
Revises, re-drafts or scribes map changes associated with
individual property ownership, industrial site drawings and
political subdivision boundaries.
Plots roads, drainage, transportation facilities, utilities and
other cultural features.
Maintains records of drawings, maps, or delivery dates for
maps.
May sometimes edit proposed amendments and exercise individual
judgment on special projects.
May be required to operate map reproduction equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic drafting equipment and techniques.
Knowledge of the basic techniques and procedures of cartography
and the basic techniques of graphic layout and design.
Skill in the use of basic drafting equipment such as scribe,
letter, number guides and an assortment of mechanical inking
pens.
Ability to read and scale maps, make simple mathematical
computations and to concentrate for extended periods of
time.
Ability to plot precise cartographic illustrations used in
map-making or graphics to understand field survey notes.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in drafting work.
Substitution:
A certificate of completion in an approved
drafting program of at least 1080 clock hours from a
secondary vocational-technical school, commercial college or
school of comparable level or six semester hours in drafting
from an accredited college or university may be substituted
for one year of the above experience OR an associate degree
in drafting or design may be substituted for the required
experience.
Established: 8/19/93
Effective:
9/16/93