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Architectural Associate 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - E.10
Principal Architectural Associate - 6902
Senior Architectural Associate - 6904
Architectural Associate - 6905

March, 1973

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SERIES CONCEPT


Architectural Associates prepare or supervise the preparation of architectural
plans, specifications, and drawings for small buildings and structures;
prepare plans and specifications for furniture and equipment; and perform 
other related duties as required.

Incumbents typically work under the supervision of a licensed architect;
prepare design plans, specifications, and drawings for small buildings and
structures, both now construction and minor alterations; prepare design plans,
specifications, and drawings for furniture and equipment; coordinate all 
phases of minor construction projects, from architectural planning and design 
through construction and acceptance of contractor's work on minor building  
projects, both now construction and minor alterations; assist the licensed 
architect on major building projects, both now construction and major 
alterations, by assuming responsibility for phases of a project; and serve as 
the staff specialist on assigned areas of architectural information, such as 
interior design or medical equipment.


                              CLASS CONCEPT


Principal Architectural Associate

Under direction, incumbents perform all or many of the duties indicated for
the series under the Series Concept. This in the full professional level for
graduates in architecture who are assigned responsibility for preparation of
architectural design plans, specifications and drawings, under the direction
of a licensed architect. Incumbents typically are expected to progress to
the class of Associate Architects subject to licensure.

Examples of assignments allocated to this level of difficulty and 
responsibility are:

      Supervisor of a small group of Architectural Associates and Drafting
      Technicians, making work assignments and checking plans,
      specifications, and drawings prepared by staff members.

      Architectural designer for projects of limited scope, such as small
      buildings and structures and minor alterations to large buildings.

      Project manager for projects of limited scope, such as small buildings
      and structures and minor alterations, with responsibility for
      architectural liaison and coordination through all or most phases
      of the project from inception to completion.

Senior Architectural Associate

Under general supervisions incumbents prepare detailed scale drawings required
for all types of building construction; prepare construction documents for
both alterations and new construction; prepare diagrammatic layouts for
auxiliary facilities for large new construction; investigate and detail the
furniture and equipment requirements for new buildings; prepare preliminary
layouts of furniture and equipment; secure information in the field for
preparation of sketches and layouts; and prepare detailed drawings and maps
relative to sits and developmental planning.

Assignments at this level are expected to be of moderate difficulty and 
responsibility, with work subject to checking and review by a Principal 
Architectural Associate and/or a licensed architect. Incumbents typically are 
expected to progress to the class of Principal Architectural Associate.


Architectural Associate

Under supervisions incumbents drew details or portions of buildings to scale,
including floor plans, elevations, and sections; prepare simple layouts; make
tracings; prepare lists of equipment; make requisition drawings and bills of
material; and prepare sketches for furniture, alterations, and room 
arrangements.

This is the entry level class for graduates in architecture. Assignments are
structured to provide training experience under supervision of a licensed
architect or Principal Architectural Associate. Incumbents typically are
expected to progress to the class of Senior Architectural Associate.


                      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Principal Architectural Associate

Graduation from college with major work in architecture and four years of
architectural drafting experience, including two years of experience in
preparation of drawings for major buildings; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

Senior Architectural Associate

Graduation from college with major work in architecture and two years of
architectural drafting experience; or at equivalent combination of education
and experience.

Architectural Associate

Graduation from college with major work in architecture; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

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