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Engineering Technician (Drafting)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

The Architect of the Capitol is seeking an Engineering Technician (Drafting) to provide technical services for the development and maintenance of computer-aided design master files. The role involves producing architectural and engineering CAD drawings and assisting in the implementation of the agency's CAD system.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to architectural, engineering and facility management personnel by creation and maintenance of the AOC "As-Is" computer-aided design master files covering architectural, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection engineering disciplines along with civil and landscape plans

Enters as-built documentation projects into the master files and updates project-tracking system with work completed

Provides information to AOC and consulting architects and engineers on available data, processes and documentation for Senate and House Moves

Responsible for the input of specific as-built documentation which requires the coordination of architectural and engineering aspects with other management experts and which requires the use of a broad base of multi-discipline expertise

Is consulted as an agency expert and resource for information on available data, processes and documentation

Responsible for creating and updating specialized drawings for integration with geographic information system (GIS) based building data

Acknowledged as the AOC expert in use of specialized 3D CAD application for the production of CAD building information models (BIM)

Produces specialized 3D CAD drawings to document architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection CAD Building Information Models (BIM) for use by other users of the AOC CAD system

Interacts with application programmers and software developers to resolve "bugs" and to influence future product development efforts to rectify software shortcomings

Helps develop "work-arounds" to fix temporary software deficiencies

Reviews CAD construction documents submittals to ensure compliance with agency standards and requirements

Develops standard details for complex structures, systems or equipment

Prepares engineering drawings using a CAD system

Maintains hardware and software and keeps abreast of the latest technology, making upgrades as needed

Troubleshoots problems with the CAD system operation

Instructs other staff on the use of CAD and BIM software

Conducts on-site surveys of work in progress to verify compliance with AOC "as-is" master CAD files

Notes variations from master drawings and translates field survey findings into appropriate modifications of the master graphic files and associated databases

Independently conducts complex surveys, data collection and/or data analysis activities for assigned projects, to obtain baseline data and maintain database

Prepares reports to apprise supervisors of findings and recommendations

Identifies and resolves unforeseen problems or latent conditions that arise during performance of technical support activities, such as testing or assembly, by conferring with contractor personnel and other technical staff

Performs technical reviews and evaluations of contractor prepared designs, methods and material proposals

Provides required feedback for changes to contract drawings or specifications in order to comply with agency standards and requirements

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Building Information Modeling (BIM)Geographic Information System (GIS)Technical SupportData AnalysisOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

You must be able to pass a drug test

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs

You must meet the definition of specialized experience

Candidates for the GS-09 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-08) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following: Producing CAD drawings and/or Building Information Models (BIM); Conducting on-site surveys of work in progress or completed to verify compliance with master CAD files; and Providing review of contract drawings for compliance with organization standards and requirements

Candidates for the GS-10 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-09) grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates the following: Using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system, to include Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS); Conducting on-site surveys of work in progress to verify compliance with master CAD files; Providing support of CAD system operations; Providing review of contract drawings for compliance with organization standards and requirements

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement