State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Architectural Design Reviewer 1 (35 Hour) (1280EE)

$36.42-$52.59 Hourly / $2,549.09-$3,681.12 BiWeekly /
$66,531.00-$96,077.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the review, preparation, and analysis of designs and related contract documents for architectural design projects, including building rehabilitation and alterations, new construction and site work. This class also assists consultants in the development and finalization of project documents, including drawings, specifications and cost estimates.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an Architectural Design Reviewer 2 or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead drafters or other lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications, and change orders for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements;
  • Prepares and reviews cost estimates;
  • Conducts review meetings and prepares summary reports;
  • Assists in studies for the determination of short- or long-range building projects;
  • Works closely with architectural and engineering consultants in the review of submitted specifications;
  • Performs life cycle cost analysis as required;
  • Operates computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment;
  • Assists in and may perform inspections of site and facility conditions of design projects;
  • Prepares code violation reports; 
  • May prepare or review designs of structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as architectural designs;
  • May provide technical design consultation as required;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply principles, practices and methods of architectural design and design aspects of building modification and construction;
    • building materials and components;
    • building and fire codes;
  • Knowledge of
    • structural, mechanical and electrical systems;
    • computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • review, interpret and apply contract provisions;
    • read blueprints;
    • accurately estimate project costs;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in preparing architectural designs, project documents and cost estimates for various types of building design projects including some experience utilizing computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in architecture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in Architecture.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from site environments and to some discomfort from year round conditions.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of Architectural Design Reviewer 1 is assigned to Salary Group ES 22a.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group ES 23.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan EE in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(02)-Architecture

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

EE 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Architectural Design Reviewer 1 in Salary Group EE 22 approved effective December 27, 2013. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final 23-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2023
CLASS: 1280EE; EST: 4/1/1952; REV: 3/8/2023;