Architectural Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering in an accredited four-year curriculum from a school of architecture. (Registration as a senior in an accredited school of architecture or equivalent degree program approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education Code Section 94310 will admit applicants to the examination but they must present evidence of graduation or its equivalent before he/she can be considered eligible for appointment.)
Or II Experience: Two years of architectural drawing experience (experience must be in building architecture). and Education: 60 semester or the equivalent number of quarter units from an accredited college or university, 30 semester or the equivalent number of quarter units of which must have been in building architecture, architectural engineering or closely related subjects approved by the California Superintendent of Public Instruction under the provisions of California Education.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Various materials and systems used in building construction and their commercial units; architectural and construction details and architectural practices in making designs and working drawings for building construction purposes; detailing and building components; applicable building codes and ordinances; architectural drafting procedures and equipment; state-of-the-art technology, i.e., CADD and personal computers, used in the preparation of architectural drawings; architectural history and design encompassing environmental, energy and user needs; basic safe work practices to protect safety and health.

Ability to: Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance; read and interpret plans and specifications; make neat and accurate architectural drawings and tracings; prepare lists of materials from architectural plans; detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications; organize data and prepare reports and specifications in clear and concise form; use state-of-the-art technology, i.e., CADD and personal computers; do architectural design and drafting; select appropriate finish materials and colors.