(AFG-KANDAHAR) CAD Drafter Senior

Job Summary

The CAD Drafter Senior is responsible for performing professional computer aided drafting and design (CADD) work, developing departmental plans, maps, projects and reports.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Take hand drawn plans from engineers from multiple disciplines (i.e. civil, mechanical & electrical) and use AutoCAD to create presentable and accurate facility and infrastructure plans for concept and statement of work requirements for and detailed finished drawings


• Will develop maps and relational databases to produce updated mapping, including, photo imagery, topography, floodplains, airfield pavements and features, roadway and transportation features, environmental features and Infrastructure


• Supports all engineering and architectural disciplines with detailed drawing support for design projects


• Review digital survey information, field notes and sketches to determine what the information is indicating and what approach needs to be taken to create a comprehensive plan


• Research and locate existing map data (maps and other published information) to support the creation of new plans


• Liaise with contracted surveying office to obtain topography information for project incorporation to deal with site preparation, drainage and vertical structures


• Perform other qualified duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, ESRI Arc Map/Arc Editor, and Microsoft Office


• Has working knowledge of computer networks and be able to install, maintain, operate and troubleshoot large format plotters


• Ability to accurately read design drawings and calculate shapes (geometric, etc.) also required


• Ability to integrate data from any source into theGIS/AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 databases


• Must have the capability to tie all surveys/maps to geodetic monuments set by the US Government for both horizontal and vertical control

Experience & Education

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, visual Basic, Arc View, ArcInfo, Arc Editor, ArcGIS, MapInfo, Map Viewer Base systems, Geospatial expeditionary Planning Tool


• 1 year experience on AutoCAD/Auto CAD Civil 3D 2009


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Must have ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance at proper level

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Aug 16, 2016, 10:35:34 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1603154

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