Buffalo Public Schools

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ROOM 720 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

June 9, 2025

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24-414b

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.

The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Senior Drafting Technician – Provisional

SALARY: $52,284 - $61,707

LOCATION: Plant Services / Facilities Department

APPLICATION:

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

A Senior Drafting Technician performs the more difficult and complex drafting and computation work in connection with the preparation of rough and finished drawings, by hand or CAD (computer assisted drafting). Incumbents are responsible for the more difficult engineering drafting tasks entailing the use of a wide range of drafting techniques, procedures, instruments, materials and technical reference manuals. Incumbents work with considerable technical independence, select applicable information from standard references, manuals and guides and independently resolve problems that they have previously encountered. They utilize appropriate drafting tools and equipment and follow accepted drafting procedures and departmental policy. Positions at the senior level are supervised by a professional engineer or architect and may supervise one or more Drafting Technicians.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Prepares designs and plans for the development of parks, playgrounds, golf courses, buildings, structures, landscapes, etc., by hand or CAD (computer-assisted drafting)
  • prepares drawings following rough sketches, oral or written instructions
  • draws contract plans, determining appropriate detail and scale, and the size and spacing of freehand and mechanical lettering
  • makes simple mathematical computations using standardized tables and formulas, computer-assisted
• Prepares, designs, and plans for roadway pavements
• Prepares plans, profiles, and detailed drawings for water mains, sanitary sewer, and storm drains, junctions, overflow, and intercepting chambers
  • makes computations for sewer and storm drains
• Prepares specifications and cost estimates
• May review plans prepared by contractors for compliance with contract specifications
• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of drafting procedures and methods
• Working knowledge of the care and use of drafting instruments and materials, including CAD (computer assisted drafting)
• Working knowledge of the symbols, terms and accepted standards used in drafting activities
• Ability to prepare drawings that are neat and accurate
• Ability to print neatly and legibly both by freehand and mechanical devices in accordance with accepted drafting standards
• Ability to make simple mathematical computations using standardized tables and formulas
• Ability to make construction cost estimates
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PROMOTIONAL

Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Drafting Technician for one year.

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(A) Associate’s Degree from an accredited junior college or technical institute in Architectural Technology, Drafting-Mechanical, or a closely related field

OR

(B) Graduation from High School, GED, or Equivalency Diploma with coursework in drafting, mechanical drafting, or architectural drafting, and two years of full-time experience in drafting work (by hand and/or CAD-computer-assisted drafting)

OR

(C) An equivalent combination of the foregoing as defined within the limits of (A) and (B).

ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENT COMBINATION:

Certificate issued by an accredited technical institute in Mechanical Drafting and Design or Architectural Drawing.

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FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 15, 2025

APPROVED:

Tami Holli-McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579

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