Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Job Description: Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Deductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Visualization. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval are typically characterized as being Artistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Design, Building and Construction, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

Work Activities

Thinking Creatively
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Processing Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Deductive Reasoning
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Visualization
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Expression
  
Near Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Originality
  
Written Comprehension
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Selective Attention
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Memorization
  
Time Sharing
  
Auditory Attention
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Multilimb Coordination
  

Interests

Artistic
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Design
  
Building and Construction
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Law and Government
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Education and Training
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Production and Processing
  
Clerical
  
English Language
  
Mathematics
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Mechanical
  
Fine Arts
  
Geography
  
Psychology
  
Physics
  
History and Archeology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Communications and Media
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Chemistry
  
Biology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Nevada
$91,700  
 
Delaware
$83,400  
 
Connecticut
$83,380  
 
California
$82,420  
 
Alaska
$81,390  
 
Rhode Island
$79,840  
 
Massachusetts
$79,660  
 
District of Columbia
$79,380  
 
New Jersey
$79,340  
 
New York
$77,280  
 
Pennsylvania
$74,890  
 
Maryland
$74,240  
 
Michigan
$73,630  
 
Tennessee
$73,410  
 
Illinois
$73,400  
 
Arizona
$73,010  
 
Minnesota
$72,900  
 
New Hampshire
$72,800  
 
Hawaii
$72,650  
 
Virginia
$71,820  
 
Georgia
$71,470  
 
South Dakota
$71,340  
 
Idaho
$71,310  
 
Alabama
$69,950  
 
Florida
$69,940  
 
Vermont
$69,600  
 
Louisiana
$69,320  
 
Wisconsin
$69,240  
 
Colorado
$68,960  
 
Utah
$68,800  
 
West Virginia
$68,720  
 
Texas
$68,340  
 
Nebraska
$67,030  
 
Ohio
$66,720  
 
Oregon
$66,340  
 
North Carolina
$66,050  
 
Iowa
$65,520  
 
Missouri
$65,350  
 
Wyoming
$64,620  
 
Kentucky
$64,450  
 
Indiana
$63,820  
 
New Mexico
$63,440  
 
Kansas
$63,300  
 
Washington
$63,110  
 
Oklahoma
$62,510  
 
Arkansas
$61,160  
 
Mississippi
$59,780  
 
Maine
$59,340  
 
South Carolina
$56,400  
 
Montana
$54,930  
 
North Dakota
$50,880  
 
Guam
$44,090  
 
Puerto Rico
$36,070  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Operations Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Learning
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Coordination
  
Mathematics
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Time Management
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Learning Strategies
  
Service Orientation
  
Instructing
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Science
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Technology Design
  
Operation and Control
  
Programming
  
Troubleshooting
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Initiative
  
Cooperation
  
Persistence
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Integrity
  
Innovation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  
Independence
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Telephone
  
Contact With Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Consequence of Error
  
Public Speaking
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Degree of Automation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Work Schedules
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Plan layout of project.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare scale drawings.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Plan layout of project.
  
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
  
Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  
Administer construction contracts.
  
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  
Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  
Prepare scale drawings.
  
Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  
Plan layout of project.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession