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
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Job Family: 17-0000 Architect, Survey,
Cartograph & Engineer
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 nonprofessional, 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
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Job Family: 17-0000 Architect, Survey,
Cartograph & Engineer
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:
History:
03/17/2003
07/01/2002
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