Drafter - Journeyman (24-038)

Summary:

Island Creek is seeking a Journeyman Drafter to provide on-site Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and Services Support for the United States Air Force (USAF) 787th Construction Engineering Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Lakehurst, New Jersey. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide on-site, CADD support to assist the Installation Management staff with architectural, engineering, and base management practices including facilities management, environmental management, site plan development, utilities design and maintenance, architectural floor plans, existing conditions mapping, future development plans, readiness, and emergency response systems Services will support organizational goals & objectives to manage engineering technical drawings and records pertaining to design and construction, by providing high quality geospatial data. The contractor shall apply principles of installation management criteria as described in Air Force publications as well as the Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC). The contractor shall have expertise in editing and managing CADD data in accordance with the National CAD Standards, data quality evaluation, data development and solid project management skills and techniques.
• Utilize the Engineering Request System (ERS) and shared Project Folders to track and execute requests for CADD Support. Establish and maintain ERS logs and project folders as work comes in & during execution, to document project correspondence, data, tools, and output.
• Utilize the AutoCAD software suite to collect, compile, and validate data for concept, preliminary & final design/other drawings in coordination with requirements identified by the Engineering staff. Perform location, construction, and as-constructed engineering & facility surveys; data collection and/or verification may include field work in all seasons and/or adverse weather. Analyze survey & as-built library data, performing conversion & compilation from graphic/physical sources or vector representations. Develop & maintain facility architectural floorplan information and perform qualitative/quantitative analysis using this information. Incorporate comments/changes resulting from internal technical and customer reviews. Service requests will be scheduled or deferred within three working days, with notification in advance if completion may be delayed.
• Provide copies of facility drawings, site maps, floor plans and other documents to government personnel as requested. Assist in engineering record searches, and provide consultation regarding system capabilities, methods and procedures, engineering design implications and effective system usage.
• Manage the as-built library of Joint Base buildings and infrastructure to ensure documentation is useable by engineering staff. Assist in the development of procedures for preparing, copying, storing, retrieving, and disseminating information. Identify problems and make recommendations to enhance capabilities and minimize any adverse effects. Maintain the vault and index for incoming drawings and Master Floor Plan changes, completing updates within five working days of receipt.
• Attend design review, technology related workgroups, and other meetings to coordinate information, learn user needs and adapt to changes in design procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of National CAD Standards.
• Experience utilizing ArcGIS and Microsoft Office applications.

Required Education:

AA, AS, or AAS from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION:  High School Diploma/GED with an additional six (6) years of experience in the functional duties. 

Required Experience:

Five (5) years of experience utilizing AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D and Microsoft Office applications. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Travel:

Local travel is required for this position. A valid state issued driver’s license is required. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

This position is subject to a criminal history background check and Wants/Warrants check.  Ideal candidates will currently have installation access to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), however, candidates with US Citizenship or non-U.S. citizens with a Work Permit Visa, Passport, or Alien Registration Card with immigration number will be considered. Must be able to receive a Government Common Access Card (CAC), access Government systems, and pass a criminal history background check and Wants/Warrants check.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Island Creek Associates Overview:

Island Creek Associates, LLC is a Maryland-based small business, certified as a WOSB with a focus on supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and state contracting opportunities. We provide expertise in a variety of diverse competencies including engineering analysis, research/development, program/project management, logistics, financial services, information technology services, facilities engineering, and space planning.

Our Team:

Our team members are often recognized for their dedicated work and success in helping our customers achieve their mission. Supporting and caring about our team members brings out the best in all of us. The Island Creek culture and our upbeat employees make us one of the best small businesses to work for.

EEO/Affirmative Action Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicant.accessibility@icassoc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.