Electrical Drafters

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Develop specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers.

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Tasks

  • Write technical reports and draw charts that display statistics and data.

  • Reproduce working drawings on copy machines or trace drawings in ink.

  • Supervise and train other technologists, technicians and drafters.

  • Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary.

  • Determine the order of work and the method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.

  • Visit proposed installation sites and draw rough sketches of location.

  • Prepare and interpret specifications, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.

  • Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.

  • Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.

  • Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets which are then checked by an engineer or an architect.

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Job Zone

  • Name: Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

  • Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

  • Job training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

  • Examples: These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.

  • Svp range: (6.0 to < 7.0)

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Knowledge

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  • Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

  • Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

  • Computers and Electronics
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Mathematics
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Clerical
    Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

  • Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

  • English Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Telecommunications
    Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

  • Public Safety and Security
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

  • Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Skills

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  • Active Learning
    Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Mathematics
    Using mathematics to solve problems.

  • Critical Thinking
    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

  • Active Listening
    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Coordination
    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

  • Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

  • Time Management
    Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  • Learning Strategies
    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Instructing
    Teaching others how to do something.

  • Complex Problem Solving
    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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Abilities

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  • Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

  • Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

  • Information Ordering
    The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

  • Near Vision
    The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

  • Deductive Reasoning
    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  • Inductive Reasoning
    The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

  • Problem Sensitivity
    The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

  • Visualization
    The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
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  • Electronic Mail
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  • Spend Time Sitting
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  • Telephone
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  • Face-to-Face Discussions
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  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
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  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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  • Freedom to Make Decisions
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  • Work With Work Group or Team
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  • Time Pressure
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Interests

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  • Conventional
    Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

  • Realistic
    Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

  • Investigative
    Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

  • Enterprising
    Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

  • Artistic
    Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

  • Social
    Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

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Work Styles

  • Integrity
    Job requires being honest and ethical.

  • Attention to Detail
    Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

  • Cooperation
    Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

  • Dependability
    Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

  • Concern for Others
    Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

  • Leadership
    Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

  • Independence
    Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

  • Adaptability/Flexibility
    Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

  • Initiative
    Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

  • Innovation
    Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Work Values

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  • Ability Utilization
    Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.

  • Moral Values
    Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

  • Achievement-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Autonomy
    Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.

  • Achievement
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  • Company Policies and Practices
    Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.

  • Security
    Workers on this job have steady employment.

  • Authority
    Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.

  • Activity
    Workers on this job are busy all the time.

  • Independence-Mean Extent
    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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