Owensboro Municipal Utilities

Drafter

Job Description

Job Code:                           006

Exempt:                               No

Civil Service:                   Yes

Random Drug Screen:  No

Department:                       Delivery

Reports To:                        Delivery Engineer

Location:                             Delivery

Date Prepared:                  January 06, 2014

Date Revised:                    February 18, 2016

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees on this job.  Employees may be required or assigned other related activities, projects, or tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Under the routine supervision of the Delivery Engineering Manager, generates accurate drawings to enhance communications from Engineering to other departments.  Uses well-established procedures and methods in the completion of detailed forms and drafting construction standards and related materials and/or specifications.  Maintains and updates the GIS database to ensure accurate information is available to construction crews, engineering, and the Control Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains all plat maps by posting job tickets and work orders as they are completed. Also maintains updated entries in Feeder and Conductor Books.

2. Drafts electrical, water, and fiber optic maps through an AutoCAD software system from hard copy media (i.e., paper maps, aerial photos).

3. Conducts field audits verifying plat map, conductor map and feeder book entries.

4. Drafts construction standards and electrical equipment specifications as assigned from rough draft paper models of actual equipment.

5. Uses ESRI ArcMap to maintain and updates the GIS database to ensure accurate information is available to construction crews, engineering, and the Control Center.

6. Posts changes to substation drawings.

7. Updates computer data including new services, transformers, up-sizing transformer service or other service changes.

8. Performs a variety of clerical duties including preparing and distributing copies of drawings and running errands.

9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc., plus 12 to 18 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Not indicated.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic: Presentation/PowerPoint, Word Processing/Typing

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and also frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance; the latter of which would affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.

MENTAL DEMAND

Close mental demand. Operations requiring close and continuous attention for control of operations. Operations requiring intermittent direct thinking to determine or select the most applicable way of handling situations regarding the organization's administration and operations; also to determine or select material and equipment where highly variable sequences are involved.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING

Moderately structured. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision.  Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

Responsibility for work of others: Not indicated.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

Regularly responsible for property where carelessness or error would result in only minor damage or minor monetary loss. Almost continuous care and attention is required when handling this property in order to prevent loss.

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal and external scope would have a moderate effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.

ACCOUNTABILITY

FREEDOM TO ACT

Generally controlled. General processes covered by established policies and standards with supervisory oversight.

ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT

The amount of annual dollars generated based on the job's essential duties / responsibilities. Examples would include direct dollar generation, departmental budget, proper handling of organization funds, expense control, and savings from new techniques or reduction in manpower.

None. Job does not create any dollar monetary impact for the organization.

IMPACT ON END RESULTS

Modest impact. Job has some impact on the organizations end results, but still from an indirect level. Provides assistance and support services that facilitates decision making by others.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts of considerable importance within the department or office, such as those required in coordination of effort, or frequent contacts with other departments or offices, generally in normal course of performing duties. Requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data and making recommendations, but responsibility for action and decision reverts to others.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Semi-repetitive, low physical. Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; an. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knowledge and Abilities

Up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level in drafting or related technical field of study.  Strong mathematical skills necessary along with a basic knowledge of computer software programs, (i.e., AutoCAD and ability to accurately use drafting instruments).  Must have and maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.

Experience

One to two years’ experience with at least six months drafting experience and six months experience using an AutoCAD drafting system. Preferred Geographic Information System (GIS) experience.