This is moderately skilled graphic technical work in the illustration and presentation of data.

Employees in this class perform a variety of graphic technical duties in assisting professional staffs in the illustration and presentation of data in surveys, planning proposals and other studies. Responsibilities typically include use of various graphic arts techniques including map preparation and revision, preparation of special graphs and charts to illustrate narrative material, preparation of exhibits, taking and mounting of photographs and related work. Incumbents must have knowledge of the use of various media such as ziptone, ink, oils, acrylic paints, leroy pens, paint brushes, standard drafting and other tools such as xacto knives. Incumbents must also exercise creative ability in interpreting data and abstract ideas in graphic and illustrative forms. Work is performed under a technical superior who assists in completion of projects and reviews completed assignments for technical quality and completeness.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Completes various illustrations for use in brochures or pamphlets such as maps to appropriate scale from rough sketches, or statistical charts or graphs to explain textual material; uses appropriate colors and legend symbols; discusses completed work with planners or other staff personnel concerned.

Prepares book brochure cover designs from rough sketches or outlines; draws designs and inserts appropriate lettering or printing for reproduction.

Photographs buildings, parks, recreational areas, street scenes and other material relevant to planning, housing or other studies by use of black and white and color 35 millimeter cameras; develops film by darkroom techniques; enlarges film; indexes slide files; mounts enlarged photos and performs related photographic tasks.

Prepares exhibits for annexation, zoning changes, zoning waiver requests or other studies, such as maps to refined scale; shows streets by free hand lettering and property by use of color; matches maps with aerial photos for exhibits.

Uses standard drafting techniques in preparing drawings, plates and maps to refined scale in pen and ink or other media; shows lot lines, structures, streets or other data as needed for urban renewal or other uses.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of various graphic art techniques pertinent to the area of assignment.

Knowledge of the use of standard drafting and commercial art tools.

Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of drafting and layout.

Some knowledge of the basic principles and concepts of public planning and development.

Ability to present data in graphic, pictorial, tabular and cartographic form.

Ability to interpret abstract ideas in pictorial, graphic and related illustrative forms.

Ability to utilize various graphic arts media effectively and creatively.

Ability to maintain effective intradepartmental relationships.

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