Architect

001.061-010   ARCHITECT

GOE Interest Areas	05.01.07 Design



Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, 

applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building 

codes, and building materials: Consults with client to determine functional 

and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares 

information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, 

estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layout of project and integrates

engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval. 

Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors. 

Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts. 

Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation 

of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans. May prepare 

operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports. May use 

computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project 

designs and plans. May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and 

specification documents.



I.   Data, People, Things

     Data:                                       	              0 = Synthesizing

     People:                                    	              6 = Speaking-Signaling

     Things:                                     	              1 = Precision Working



II.  Academic and Vocational Skills

     Reasoning Development:            	 Level  6   

     Mathematical Development:         	 Level  6   

     Language Development:              	 Level  6   

    

III. Aptitudes

Top 10%

     General Learning Ability (G)

     Numerical Ability (N)

     Spatial Ability (S)

     Form Perception (P)



Top Third

     Verbal Ability (V)



Middle Third

     Clerical Perception (Q)

     Finger Dexterity (F)



Lower Third

     Motor Coordination (K)

     Manual Dexterity (M)



IV.  Temperaments 

     Directing or supervising others 

     Influencing or persuading others 

     Making judgements and decisions 

     Doing precise work, to close tolerances 

     Changing tasks often, varied duties