Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Differs from the Architectural Intern class in which close review and supervision of the work by a licensed architect is required by law. Differs from the Architect II class which requires greater leadership and program responsibilities. Prepares and supervises the preparation of design studies and solutions which conform with agency needs. Provides concurrent estimates of alternatives. Advises and consults with agency architects and engineers on layout and design of buildings and related systems and equipment in order to obtain the systems and performance required by the user agency.